Let's taco 'bout what happens when YesYum meets Taco Tuesday? Magic. Yep, magic happens. This perfect mix of tender, slow-braised beef and YesYum Classic Kimchi topped with fresh, vibrant ingredients are a messy, delicious, delight. They're guaranteed to become your new go-to crowd-pleaser. Ready to turn up the flavour? Let’s get cooking.
Ingredients
For the Beef
1 kg beef chuck or brisket, cut into large chunks
1½ cups YesYum Classic Kimchi, chopped
1½ cups beef stock (or water)
2 tbsp YesYum Korean G Sauce (for a smoky, spicy kick)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
For the Tacos
12–16 small tortillas
1 cup YesYum Classic Kimchi
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce
3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (for that herby pop)
Lime wedges
Instructions
Step 1.
Braise That Beef
Heat sesame oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks on all sides until beautifully browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the chopped YesYum Classic Kimchi, YesYum Korean G Sauce , soy sauce, and brown sugar. Pour in the beef stock and mix everything together. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Return the beef to the pot, cover, and cook on low heat for 2½–3 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender. Check occasionally and add a splash of stock or water if needed.
Step 2.
Shred & Sauce
When the beef is tender, shred it with two forks right into the flavorful braising liquid. Stir to coat every strand with that rich, spicy goodness.
Step 3.
Taco Time
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft.
Fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of braised beef, a spoonful of fresh YesYum Classic Kimchi, and your favourite toppings: shredded cabbage, avocado slices, sour cream, and a sprinkle of coriander.
Step 4.
Finish Strong
Serve with lime wedges for that zesty burst. Grab a napkin (or two) and dig in!
Pro Tip
This Braised beef with YesYum kimchi tastes great the next day and braising takes time, so you can make ahead AND double batch. Make a larger batch and freeze extra portions for quick mid week meals down the road. Are you feeding a crowd? Serve this family-style by letting everyone build their tacos and feel free to mix up the toppings too!
How To Store:
Portion out the extras into heavy duty ziplock bags for the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove or microwave.