Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos offer a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors, featuring a juicy beef mixture enveloped in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun gathering, these tacos are sure to impress with their unique taste and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or your choice of protein)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef. Use a spatula to break it apart as it cooks.
- Cook the beef for about 5-7 minutes, or until it’s browned and no longer pink. Make sure to stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine the spices with the meat.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the butter is melted, add the honey and BBQ sauce to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the garlic butter honey BBQ sauce over the cooked beef mixture in the skillet. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the sauce.
- Let the mixture cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- While the beef is simmering with the sauce, prepare the tortillas by warming them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrapping them in foil and placing them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- If you prefer crispy tacos, fry the tortillas in a bit of oil until they are golden brown and crispy, then drain them on paper towels.
- Once the tortillas are warmed, assemble the tacos by placing a generous scoop of the garlic butter honey BBQ beef mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Top the beef with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Add a dollop of sour cream on top of the cheese for extra creaminess, if desired.
- Sprinkle some chopped cilantro over the top of each taco for a fresh touch.
- Serve the tacos immediately while they are warm, either on a large platter or individually.
- Consider pairing the tacos with sides like Mexican rice, refried beans, or a fresh corn salad.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, keeping the tortillas stored separately.
- To reheat, warm the beef mixture in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, and warm the tortillas as needed.
Notes
- If you have any leftovers, store the beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The tortillas can be stored separately to maintain their texture.
- To reheat, warm the beef mixture in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, and warm the tortillas as needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes