Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos combine savory ground beef cooked in a flavorful garlic butter and honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy honey BBQ mayo sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in soft taco tortillas. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy and delicious recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that packs a punch of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite.
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
Toppings and Assembly
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté 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.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the ground beef as necessary. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in 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 Taco Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the taco tortillas in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla.
- Add Sauce: Drizzle the prepared taco sauce generously over the beef.
- Add Cheese and Cilantro: Top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Serve: Fold the tacos and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with beef strips for a different texture.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if needed for a gluten-free option.
- Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust honey and BBQ sauce amounts to taste for preferred sweetness and smokiness.
