Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos Recipe
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring flavorful beef cooked with a sweet and tangy sauce, topped with a creamy taco sauce, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 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
For the Taco Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For Assembly:
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart if using ground beef. Drain off excess fat.
- Step 3: Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 4: Prepare taco sauce by combining mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Step 5: Warm tortillas, spoon beef mixture onto each, drizzle taco sauce, top with cheese and cilantro. Fold and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter BBQ Tacos, Beef Taco Recipe, Honey BBQ Tacos
