Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos combine savory ground beef cooked in a flavorful garlic butter and smoky honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy honey BBQ mayo, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro in soft taco tortillas. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal or casual gathering, they bring a sweet and smoky twist to classic beef tacos.
Ingredients
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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
- Prepare Garlic Butter: 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 Flavorings: 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.
- Make Taco Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the taco tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla evenly.
- Add Sauce: Drizzle the prepared honey BBQ mayo sauce generously over the beef.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro, if desired, over the tacos.
- Serve: Fold the tacos and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use ground beef or thin beef strips based on preference for texture.
- Adjust honey and BBQ sauce quantities to suit your desired sweetness and tang.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños in the beef mixture.
- The tacos are best served fresh but can be stored separately in the refrigerator and assembled just before serving.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the BBQ sauce and tortillas are labeled gluten-free.
