Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Korean BBQ Tacos

Korean BBQ Tacos

Korean BBQ Tacos

These sweet, spicy, and tangy tacos bring bold flavor with firefighter-friendly simplicity. Marinated in a mix of sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and gochujang (or sriracha if you’re in a pinch), the meat gets that irresistible Korean BBQ flavor. Perfect for a quick shift dinner that feels anything but boring.

Active Prep Time : 20 minutes

Makes 12 tacos

Total Cost (with slaw): $62.69 ($11/firefighter)*

Ingredients

  • 3 lb flank or London broil steak
  • 1 knob fresh ginger, 1 Tbsp minced
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ c low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chile paste, sub sriracha if needed)
  • ¼ c brown sugar
  • 2, 8 ct packs of whole grain or carb balance wraps

Directions

  • Marinate the steak as early as possible in the shift.
  • Combine minced ginger, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, gochujang, and brown sugar with the steak in a gallon Ziploc bag. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high, and cook until the steak reaches the desired internal temperature (see below).
  • Grill tortillas for 30 seconds on each side until lightly browned.
  • Serve tacos with tortillas and pickled slaw.

Nutrition

  • 6 oz meat with two carb balance tortillas = 410 calories, 49 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat, 18 g fiber

Pricing Notes

  • Cut costs to $47.73 ($8/firefighter) by switching to chicken thighs
  • Price based on $10/lb for steak
    • Pay attention to sales or ask the butcher if anything needs to be sold today (they will often give a discount)
  • Based on Instacart prices for Publix in Palm Beach Gardens

Steak Internal Temperatures

  • SkinnRare: 120–125°F, cool red center. yPop or Smartpop popcorn
  • Rare: 120–125°F, cool red center.
  • Medium Rare: 130–135°F, warm red center.
  • Medium: 140–145°F, pink center. Still juicy, but firmer
  • Medium Well: 150–155°F, slightly pink center
  • Well Done: 160°F+, no pink.
  • Pro Tip: Pull your steak off the heat when it's 5°F below your target—carryover cooking will finish the job.

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