Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos
Get ready to meet your new taco night obsession! These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are the ultimate mashup of sweet, smoky, and savory—packed with tender beef simmered in a sticky honey barbecue sauce and kissed with rich garlic butter. It’s a flavor explosion wrapped in a warm tortilla, and every bite hits all the right notes. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd or just treating yourself to a bold weeknight dinner, this recipe brings the heat and the comfort. Let’s dive into taco heaven! 🌮🔥
Ingredients:
For the Beef:
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey BBQ Sauce:
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For Serving:
8 small flour or corn tortillas
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded lettuce
¼ cup diced red onions
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for garnish
Directions:
Cook the Beef:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through (about 7-8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
Season the Beef:
Stir in the minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Make the Honey BBQ Sauce:
In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine Beef with Sauce:
Pour the honey BBQ sauce over the cooked beef. Stir well to coat the beef evenly. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Warm the Tortillas:
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until warm and slightly charred.
Assemble the Tacos:
Divide the honey BBQ beef among the tortillas. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onions, and chopped cilantro.
Serve and Enjoy:
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately. Enjoy these sweet, smoky, and buttery tacos!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
🔥 Kcal: Approx. 420 kcal per taco
🍽️ Servings: 4 (2 tacos per serving)