Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a savory and sweet twist on classic tacos, combining tender beef cooked in a garlic butter sauce with honey and smoky BBQ flavors. Finished with a creamy honey BBQ mayo, shredded cheddar, and fresh cilantro, they make for a quick and delicious meal perfect for any taco night.
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
- Heat butter and garlic: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted 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 if used, and drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef evenly.
- Prepare the taco sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Warm tortillas: Warm the soft taco tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable and heated through.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the prepared beef mixture evenly onto each tortilla.
- Add sauce: Drizzle the honey BBQ mayonnaise sauce generously over the beef in each taco.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and add chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Fold the tacos and serve immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Use ground beef or thin beef strips depending on your preference.
- Adjust honey and BBQ sauce quantities to taste for sweetness or smokiness.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
- Soft flour tortillas work best for easy folding and eating.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
