Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos combine savory ground beef cooked in a rich garlic butter and honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy, smoky taco sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in soft tortillas for a flavorful and quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Tacos
- 1 lb ground beef or beef strips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Taco Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Sauté Garlic: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the ground beef as necessary. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add Sauce Ingredients to Beef: Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef evenly.
- Prepare Taco Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika for the taco sauce. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the taco tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla.
- Add Taco Sauce: Drizzle the taco sauce generously over the beef.
- Top and Garnish: Top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Serve: Fold the tacos and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use either ground beef or beef strips based on your preference, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- If desired, substitute cheddar cheese with a Mexican blend or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile.
- For a spicier taco sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- To reduce fat, use lean ground beef and skim off excess grease after cooking.
- These tacos are best served fresh to maintain the softness of the tortillas and texture of the beef mixture.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
