Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos combine savory ground beef cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with sweet honey and smoky BBQ flavors. Topped with a creamy honey BBQ mayo sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, these tacos make a quick and delicious meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 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
Assembly
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the ground beef as necessary. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add Flavors: Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef evenly.
- Prepare Taco Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika for the taco sauce. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the taco tortillas in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable and soft.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla.
- Add Sauce: Drizzle the taco sauce generously over the beef.
- Top: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro on top if desired.
- Serve: Fold the tacos and serve immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Use ground beef or thin beef strips based on preference.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with a Mexican cheese blend for variation.
- Adjust the amount of honey and BBQ sauce for sweetness and smokiness to taste.
- Fresh cilantro is optional but adds a nice herbal freshness.
- Warm tortillas just before filling to prevent them from tearing.
