Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos combine savory ground beef cooked in garlic butter with a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce. Topped with a creamy honey BBQ mayo sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, these tacos deliver a delicious balance of flavors perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Garlic Butter Beef: In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet and cook until well browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Add Sauces and Seasoning: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Make 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 in a skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a generous portion of the beef mixture on each tortilla. Drizzle with the prepared taco sauce, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately to enjoy the best combination of warm, savory, and sweet flavors.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with chicken or tofu for dietary preferences or to make it vegetarian.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes when seasoning the beef.
- Store leftover cooked beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute soft taco tortillas with corn tortillas or flour tortillas based on preference.
- Fresh cilantro can be omitted if you don’t prefer the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
