Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos combine the rich flavors of savory ground beef cooked in a buttery garlic sauce with sweet honey and smoky BBQ sauce, all nestled in soft taco tortillas. Enhanced with a creamy honey BBQ mayo sauce and topped with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro, these tacos offer a deliciously balanced meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 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
Honey BBQ Mayo Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Tacos and Garnishes
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic as it can become bitter.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking apart the ground beef with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat to avoid greasy tacos.
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef evenly. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prepare Taco Sauce: While the beef simmers, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until smooth and combined. Set aside.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas until pliable using a skillet or microwave. Spoon the BBQ beef mixture onto each tortilla, drizzle generously with the prepared honey BBQ mayo sauce, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, and top with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Fold the tacos and serve immediately.
Notes
- To avoid burning garlic, sauté it over medium heat and watch carefully.
- Use lean ground beef or drain excess fat from beef strips to keep tacos from being greasy.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the beef mixture or sauce for desired sweetness.
- Soft flour tortillas work best for easy folding and a tender bite.
- For added texture, consider topping with diced onions or jalapeños.
