Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos combine tender seasoned ground beef with a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy homemade taco sauce, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling
- 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
For the Taco Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
To Assemble
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, ensuring it does not burn for a rich garlic flavor.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the tacos from being greasy.
- Prepare Beef Sauce: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld and the sauce slightly thicken.
- Make Taco Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth to create a creamy and tangy taco sauce.
- Warm Tortillas and Assemble Tacos: Warm the soft taco tortillas using your preferred method (microwave, skillet, or oven). Place the beef mixture onto each tortilla, drizzle generously with the taco sauce, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm. Enjoy your flavorful Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos fresh off the skillet!
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
- Adjust the honey quantity to control sweetness based on your preference.
- Warm tortillas thoroughly to avoid breakage during assembly.
- Fresh cilantro is optional but adds a nice fresh contrast.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated and used within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
