published 4/19/2020
Fusion dishes are so tasty and Mexican/Asian Fusion is my favorite. The Korean BBQ flavors marry so well with the tangy slaw, and when you wrap it all up in a warm Corn Tortilla…well…it’s heaven! This Perfectly Imperfect recipe is super easy to make, ready in less than 30 minutes, and can be done a few different ways. I would also suggest making the BBQ meat and serving it over rice with the same toppings for a different type of dish as well!
PREP TIME: 10-15 minutes
COOK TIME: 10-15 minutes
SERVINGS: 4
ingredients
- 1 TBSP Avocado Oil*
- 1 1/2 lbs Ground Pork or Beef**
BBQ Sauce
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce***
- 1/3 cup Water
- 2 TBSP Soy Sauce
- 1 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
- 3 Garlic Cloves (grated)
- 1 TSP or more Sriracha or Chili Paste****
Side note: I used more than 1.5 lbs of meat with the same amount of sauce which is why it didn’t turn out “saucy.” I changed the amounts after cooking since a saucier dish would be even better. However the flavor was still incredible. Add the sauce a little at a time so it turns out the way you like.
Slaw
- 1/4 head of Cabbage (shredded)
- 2 Carrots (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 TSP Agave or Honey
- 3 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Toppings
- Chopped Scallions
- Chopped Cilantro
- Sliced Lime
- Sliced Cucumbers
- Sliced Jalapenos
*Avocado Oil is a healthier alternative to Canola or Vegetable Oils when cooking with high heat, but use whatever you have on hand.
**I actually used Country Style Pork Ribs instead of ground meat. It turned out fantastic! I just learned that you can cube it, cook through, then shred it in a food processor to get a light, non-greasy result. It is definitely a different texture so choose what you think you will like the most.
***Oyster sauce is one of my absolute favorite condiments to add to everything. It gives a wonderful Umami flavor that is irresistible, and not an “oyster” taste at all. Hoisin (Japanese BBQ sauce) can be used as well and will give a sweeter flavor to the sauce.
****This ingredient will give the sauce heat so add as little or as much as you like. I added it at the end so my daughter was able to enjoy this meal as well 🙂
instructions
- Mix all ingredients for the Slaw in a large bowl. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Heat Oil in a large pan. Add Ground or Cubed Meat, season with Salt and Pepper to taste, and brown completely (about 10-15 minutes depending on which meat you are using.)
- While cooking the meat, make the Sauce. In a bowl, whisk all the Sauce ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour the Sauce over the Ground Meat and stir until completely covered.
- Garnish with Scallions and Cilantro and serve with Lime.
- Build Tacos with Meat, Slaw, Cucumbers, Jalapenos, and more lime. ENJOY!!
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