Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring flavorful ground beef cooked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the honey BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the beef is well coated and slightly caramelized.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with a scoop of the beef mixture, then top with shredded lettuce, diced red onion, cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the tortillas lightly in a skillet.
- This recipe also works well with shredded beef or chicken.
- Add sliced jalapeños or avocado for extra heat and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
