Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring savory ground beef cooked in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy, flavorful mayo-based taco sauce, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, they offer a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.
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
- Prepare the 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 to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Cook the 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 for a leaner dish.
- 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 with a sweet and smoky glaze.
- Make the Taco Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and set aside for a creamy and flavorful topping.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the taco tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable and ready to assemble.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the beef mixture evenly onto each tortilla.
- Add Taco Sauce: Drizzle the prepared taco sauce generously over the beef for extra richness.
- Top with Cheese and Cilantro: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro over the tacos for added flavor and freshness.
- Serve: Fold the tacos and serve immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with beef strips for a different texture.
- Adjust the honey quantity to taste if you prefer sweeter or less sweet tacos.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make the recipe gluten free.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef mixture or taco sauce.
- Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
