Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos combine savory ground beef cooked in a flavorful garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy, tangy mayo-based taco sauce, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro for a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
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 skillet and garlic: 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 for even cooking. Drain any excess fat if needed to reduce greasiness.
- Add sauce and seasonings: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes so the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly, enhancing the flavor.
- Make the taco sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and well combined, setting it aside to add creaminess and a sweet tang to the tacos.
- Warm tortillas: Warm the taco tortillas in a skillet over low heat or microwave them until soft and pliable for easy folding.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the beef mixture evenly onto each warm tortilla.
- Top with sauce: Drizzle the prepared taco sauce generously over the beef on each taco.
- Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro over the top 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 honey and BBQ sauce quantities to taste for desired sweetness and tanginess.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the beef mixture or taco sauce.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Fresh cilantro is optional but adds a nice herbal freshness to the tacos.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
