Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos offer a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors. Juicy ground beef cooked with garlic, butter, honey, and BBQ sauce creates a rich and flavorful filling. Topped with a creamy honey BBQ mayo, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, these soft tacos make a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 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
Taco Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Taco Assembly
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking apart ground beef with a spatula if needed. Drain off any excess fat to keep the tacos from becoming greasy.
- Add Honey BBQ Sauce Mixture: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef. Mix thoroughly to coat all the beef evenly. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Prepare Taco Sauce: While the beef simmers, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable. Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, drizzle generously with the prepared taco sauce, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, and add fresh cilantro if desired. Fold the tacos and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use beef strips instead of ground beef for a different texture.
- Adjust honey quantity in the sauce according to your preferred sweetness level.
- For spicier tacos, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Warm tortillas properly to avoid cracking when folding.
- The sauce can be made in advance and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
