Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos combine savory ground beef with a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy homemade taco sauce and cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that brings a delicious twist to classic tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 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 beef: In a skillet, melt 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 browned, breaking apart any clumps. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the sauce: Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Make the taco sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the tacos: Warm the soft tortillas, then distribute the beef mixture evenly among them. Drizzle each taco with the prepared taco sauce, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your flavorful Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with chicken or tofu for dietary preferences.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- Store leftover cooked beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Warm tortillas can be done in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel for softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
