Description
Delicious Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos featuring tender beef cooked in a flavorful garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy smoky taco sauce, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro wrapped in soft tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 garlic butter: In a skillet, melt the unsalted 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 throughout. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add the sauce ingredients: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3 minutes to blend the flavors and thicken slightly.
- Make the taco sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix well to create a creamy, smoky taco sauce.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the soft taco tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla. Drizzle with the prepared taco sauce, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy these flavorful tacos fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with chicken or tofu to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes when cooking the beef.
- Store any leftover beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Cheddar cheese can be replaced with a dairy-free cheese if seeking a lactose-free option.
- Soft taco tortillas can be warmed on a skillet or in the microwave according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
