Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos combine savory ground beef cooked with rich garlic butter and sweet honey BBQ sauce, then topped with a creamy homemade taco sauce and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for an easy and flavorful dinner with a hint of smoky and sweet notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Filling
- 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 filling: In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, then 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 and fully cooked through, breaking up the meat as needed. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the sauce: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to combine the flavors and thicken slightly.
- Make the taco sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika until smooth and well combined.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the soft taco tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Divide the beef mixture evenly among the warmed tortillas. Drizzle each with the prepared taco sauce, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately to enjoy the melting cheese and warm flavors.
Notes
- For dietary preferences, substitute ground beef with ground chicken or tofu for a different protein choice.
- To add heat, include cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture or taco sauce.
- Store any leftover beef filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
