Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos combine savory ground beef with a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, complemented by a creamy, flavorful taco sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe brings a delicious twist to classic tacos with a garlic butter base and a hint of smoked paprika.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or beef strips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Taco Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For Assembly
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Make the Honey BBQ Mixture: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Prepare the Taco Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the soft taco tortillas using a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each warmed tortilla with the beef mixture, drizzle with the prepared taco sauce, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm and enjoy this flavorful, juicy meal.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with chicken or tofu for dietary preferences or variations.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture or taco sauce.
- Store leftover beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make the recipe gluten free, use gluten-free tortillas and verify that the BBQ sauce is gluten free.
- Fresh cilantro is optional but adds a nice fresh flavor and garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
