Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, combining sweet and savory flavors in every bite. The juicy beef, coated in a sticky honey BBQ sauce, is complemented perfectly by the creamy taco sauce and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 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
For the 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
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika to create the taco sauce.
- Warm tortillas. Add beef mixture, drizzle taco sauce, sprinkle cheese, and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these tacos by adding your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or jalapeños.
- Feel free to use chicken or tofu as a substitute for beef for a different twist.
- Double the recipe to feed a larger crowd or for delicious leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos, Taco Recipes, Beef Tacos, BBQ Tacos
