Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a flavorful, mouth-watering twist on traditional tacos. The beef is tender and juicy, with a perfect balance of sweet honey, smoky BBQ sauce, and savory garlic butter. It’s a taco recipe that will quickly become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef (or beef skirt steak for a more tender option)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Beef
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until it starts to brown, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
- Season the beef: Once the beef is browned, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until fragrant.
- Mix in the sauce: Add the honey, BBQ sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and onion powder. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the beef is well-coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Step 2: Prepare the Toppings
- Warm the tortillas: In a separate pan or directly on the stove flame (for a little char), warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side, or until soft and slightly crispy.
- Prepare the toppings: While the beef is cooking, chop the cilantro, red onion, and tomatoes. Set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Tacos
- Place a warm tortilla on each plate.
- Spoon the BBQ beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- If desired, drizzle with a bit of sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat: Add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture or sprinkle some cayenne pepper over the tacos for a spicy kick.
- Use tortillas of your choice: Corn tortillas add a more authentic flavor, but flour tortillas are softer and can hold more filling.
- Make it a meal: Pair these tacos with Mexican rice or refried beans for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican-American