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    Home » Low FODMAP Recipes » Low FODMAP Korean Tacos

    Low FODMAP Korean Tacos

    Published: May 17, 2019 | Updated: Nov 13, 2020 by Em Schwartz, MS, RDN

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    These magical Low FODMAP Korean Tacos are packed with smoky beef, crunchy quick pickled veggies, and warm corn tortillas. They’re made extra quick with the help of Fody Foods Korean BBQ Sauce.

    A plate full of five Korean BBQ beef tacos topped with shredded red cabbage, carrot matchsticks, and cilantro.

    Transparency Statement: This post is not sponsored. However, my friends at Fody Foods kindly provided me with free products to help create this recipe. All opinions are my own.

    Low FODMAP Korean Tacos

    Imagine smoky, spicy beef topped with crunchy, quick pickled veggies and rolled up into a warm, almost crispy corn tortilla. Finished with a garnish of fresh cilantro or sliced green onion tops (for all you non-cilantro lovers) and you have one magical Low FODMAP Korean Taco.

    Drooling, yet?

    Well, these magic tacos can be yours, too!

    With the help of flavor-packed low FODMAP Korean BBQ sauce from Fody Foods, this recipe is ready in about 30 minutes. These low FODMAP tacos are also gluten-free and dairy-free.

    A bottle of FODY Foods Low FODMAP Korean BBQ Sauce and Marinade

    Fody Foods Low FODMAP Products

    Fody Foods is my go-to resource for convenient, low FODMAP products. My kitchen is always stocked with their garlic- and shallot-infused olive oils, broth bases, and taco seasoning, all of which I consider to be low FODMAP staples.

    Learn more about Low FODMAP Garlic and Onion Substitutes

    When it comes to sauces, I often prefer to make my own, but every once in awhile, it’s nice to let someone else help “do the cooking.” This is when I turn to Fody Foods. I especially love their spicy arrabbiata pasta sauce, teriyaki marinade, and most recently, their Korean BBQ sauce.

    Fody Foods Low FODMAP Korean BBQ Sauce

    Fody Foods Korean BBQ Sauce has a smoky, Asian-inspired flavor with a kick of heat. It’s made with tamari, red miso, jalapeño, tamarind, and ginger; and works great not only as a sauce but also as a marinade.  

    Like other FODY products, this Korean BBQ sauce has been laboratory tested by Monash University and is low in FODMAPs. It is also certified gluten-free and vegan.

    Ingredients needed to make low FODMAP Korean tacos are measured out into individual white containers.

    Shopping list

    To make these Low FODMAP Korean tacos, you will need the following ingredients:

    • Shredded red cabbage
    • Matchstick carrots
    • Salt
    • Freshly squeezed orange juice
    • Rice vinegar
    • Grated ginger root
    • Fody Foods Shallot-Infused Olive Oil (or garlic-infused olive oil)
    • Lean ground beef (or turkey)
    • Fody Foods Korean BBQ Sauce
    • Corn tortillas or lettuce leaves

    Low FODMAP notes

    In this section, I share information for certain ingredients that are either frequently asked about or that have suggested serving sizes to remain low FODMAP. We each have unique tolerance levels and nutritional needs. Please listen to your body (and if possible, work with a FODMAP-trained dietitian) to determine what is best for you. For more low FODMAP serving size info, please refer to the Monash FODMAP app and FODMAP Friendly website or app.

    Carrots are a FODMAP-free food. Enjoy according to your appetite.

    Corn tortillas: In general, the low FODMAP serving for corn tortillas is 2 tortillas or 47 grams. If you’re lucky enough to find corn tortillas made without added gums or fiber, the low FODMAP serving bumps up to 3 tortillas or 57 grams.

    Fody Foods products are certified low FODMAP by Monash University. This means that they have been tested for FODMAPs in a laboratory and a single serving of each product has been confirmed to be low FODMAP.

    Fody Foods products can be purchased on FodyFoods.com (use funwithoutfodmaps15 for 15% off your first order), Amazon, Thrive Market, and a growing number of grocery stores (usually in the “natural” or “health” foods section).

    Ginger root has been tested and found to contain only trace amounts of FODMAPs, by Monash University. Enjoy freely.

    Oranges have been tested and do not contain FODMAPs. They are considered a FODMAP-free fruit.

    Red cabbage is low FODMAP in servings up to ¾ cup or 75 grams. Larger servings contain higher amounts of fructan/GOS.

    Shallot-infused oil adds a subtle shallot flavor without the FODMAPs. My go-to is Fody Foods Shallot-Infused Olive Oil. Learn more about why infused oils are okay on the low FODMAP diet here.

    A white plate of colorful low FODMAP Korean tacos garnished with cilantro

    Instructions

    There are three main components to making these Korean tacos. First, you’ll make the quick pickled crunchy veggies. Then, you’ll cook the beef (or turkey) and flavor it with the Korean BBQ. Finally, you assemble your tasty tacos. Here’s a full breakdown of the steps with some personal tips and tricks:

    A small bowl of salt is about to be poured into a bowl of shredded red cabbage and carrots.

    Make the quick pickled veggies. To start, place the red cabbage, carrots, and salt in a medium bowl and stir to mix. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. While the veggies are in the fridge, I like to work on cooking the meat and prepping everything else.

    Once done (about 20-30 minutes later), transfer the veggies to a colander and rinse them under cool running water to remove some of the salt.

    Return the rinsed veggies to the medium bowl and add orange juice, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.

    A bottle of FODY Foods Korean BBQ pouring into a skillet filled with browned beef.

    Make the beef. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and ground beef. Break the beef into small crumbles and cook, about 6 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink and the edges are browned.

    Add the sauce. Stir in FODY Foods Korean BBQ Sauce stirring and simmer until the sauce is heated, about 2 minutes.

    Skillet with corn tortillas browning

    Prep the tortillas. Warm the corn tortillas using your preferred method. I like to warm mine in a pan on the stove with a little oil until they are just slightly starting to crisp and get browned.  

    Finished ingredients ready to assemble low FODMAP Korean tacos

    Assemble the tacos. Fill the tortillas (or lettuce wraps) with the Korean beef, pickled veggies, and optional garnishes. Serve warm.

    A white plate with 5 tacos on a white marble background. Black text reads low FODMAP Korean tacos and Fun Without FODMAPs.
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    A white plate with five tacos garnished with cilantro.

    Low FODMAP Korean Tacos


    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: Em Schwartz, MS, RDN
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 4
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    These magical Low FODMAP Korean Tacos are packed with smoky beef, crunchy quick pickled veggies, and warm corn tortillas. They’re made extra quick with the help of Fody Foods Korean BBQ Sauce.


    Ingredients

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    Quick Pickled Veggies

    • 1 ½ cup (100 grams) shredded red cabbage
    • ½ cup shredded or matchstick carrots
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (about ½ medium orange)
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root
    • Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional 

    Korean Beef Tacos

    • 2 teaspoons Fody Foods Shallot-Infused Olive Oil (or garlic-infused olive oil)
    • 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey)
    • ½ cup Fody Foods Korean BBQ Sauce
    • 8 corn tortillas or lettuce leaves

    Optional Garnishes

    • Fresh cilantro
    • Sliced green onion tops (green parts only)

    Instructions

    1. Place the red cabbage, carrots, and salt in a medium bowl and stir to mix. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. (I like to start prepping the rest of the taco ingredients while the veggies sit.) After 20-30 minutes, transfer the veggies to a colander and rinse under cool running water to remove some of the salt. Return the rinsed veggies to the medium bowl and add orange juice, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
    2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil and ground beef. Break the beef into small crumbles and cook, about 6-7 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink and the edges are browned.
    3. Stir Fody Foods Korean BBQ Sauce into the cooked beef and simmer until the sauce is heated, about 1-2 minutes.
    4. Warm the corn tortillas using your preferred method. I like to warm mine in a pan on the stove with a little oil until they are just slightly starting to char.   
    5. Assemble the tacos by topping the tortillas (or lettuce wraps) with the Korean beef, pickled veggies, and optional garnishes. Serve warm.

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    Fody shallot infused olive oil

    Fody Foods Shallot-Infused Olive Oil

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    Fody Foods Korean BBQ Sauce

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    Notes

    Bolded ingredients have FODMAP limits. This recipe was developed so that one serving (or two tacos) contains low FODMAP amounts of these foods. Please refer to your Monash University FODMAP app for more information.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: Ground beef, pickled cabbage, FODY foods,

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    A plate of low FODMAP Korean tacos, a bottle of FODY Foods Korean BBQ and a small dish of cilantro.
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    1. That guy says

      May 15, 2022 at 11:26 am

      Great! It’s a staple in our lunch rotation.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Jen says

      December 15, 2021 at 9:42 pm

      A family favorite! Easy to make and so good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Nicole says

      March 02, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      These were so yummy and flavorful! We will definitely make it again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says

        March 03, 2021 at 9:31 am

        Glad you enjoyed these tacos, Nicole! Thank you for taking the time to let us know. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cathy Cook says

      January 17, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      Great taste – able to develop a depth of flavor in a short period of time. Husband even liked them – a lot.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. sheenam @ thetwincookingproject says

      May 19, 2019 at 9:37 am

      Such colourful and vibrant looking tacos!!!! YUM!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 22, 2019 at 3:06 pm

        Thank you, Sheenam!

        Reply

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