Stray Kids’ Felix 5 Step Korean BBQ Tacos Hack with American Ingredients
Inspired by Felix’s love of Korean BBQ, this taco hack blends K-pop flair with American grocery staples. Using ground beef, Old El Paso shells, and a pantry-friendly marinade, you’ll get Korean flavors with zero stress. Perfect for STAYs craving easy Korean recipes with American ingredients—no galbi or H-Mart run needed.
Ingredients
The Core
- 1 lb 500g ground beef
- 6 –8 Old El Paso crunchy taco shells
- Optional vegetarian swap: Beyond Meat tofu crumbles, or lentils
The Marinade
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang or 1 tsp ketchup + 1 tsp sriracha + ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tsp frozen garlic cubes)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
The Toppings
- 1 cup shredded lettuce iceberg or romaine
- Kimchi store-bought or from The Ultimate BTS Kimchi Fried Rice Hack
- Kewpie mayo or mix mayo + a dash of rice vinegar + sugar
- Sesame seeds or chopped green onion for the ✨ aesthetic ✨
Instructions
Marinate the Beef
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang (or your ketchup-sriracha hack), garlic, and brown sugar. Add the ground beef and let it marinate for 10 minutes (just enough time to queue your SKZ playlist).
Cook Like a Chef
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the beef until fully cooked and edges caramelize (about 8–10 minutes). Use cast iron if you have it—it gives that smoky, BBQ-style edge.
Assemble the Tacos
- Warm taco shells in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 2–3 minutes. Then layer with beef, lettuce, kimchi, and drizzle with Kewpie mayo. Sprinkle sesame seeds or green onions for the final K-pop touch.
Notes
- No gochujang? The ketchup + sriracha + paprika hack works shockingly well.
- Make it a meal: Serve with instant rice, kimchi pancakes, or a fizzy Korean-style soda (even if it's Sprite).
- K-pop party idea: Set up a taco bar and stream SKZ content while you eat.
- Storage: Leftover beef keeps for 3 days in the fridge—use it in rice bowls or lettuce wraps.