Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring savory ground beef cooked in a flavorful barbecue sauce with a touch of honey, all wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and more. Perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the BBQ Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef: Until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add garlic and butter: Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in sauce ingredients: BBQ sauce, honey, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Until flavors meld.
- Warm tortillas: Until soft and pliable.
- Fill and assemble: Tortillas with beef mixture and toppings.
- Serve: Immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the tortillas with butter.
- You can substitute ground beef with chicken or turkey.
- Drizzle with ranch or chipotle mayo for added taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
