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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos Recipe

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These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos are a deliciously sweet and savory twist on classic tacos, featuring tender ground beef cooked in a flavorful garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy homemade taco sauce and shredded cheddar cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal or casual get-together.

Ingredients

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Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef or beef strips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Taco Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Assembly

  • 6 soft taco tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, optional

Instructions

  1. Melt Garlic Butter: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
  2. Cook Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet and cook until browned completely, breaking up the beef with a spatula if using ground. Once cooked, drain any excess fat from the pan.
  3. Simmer with BBQ Honey Sauce: Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the beef. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Prepare Taco Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix well to create a creamy taco sauce.
  5. Warm Tortillas and Assemble Tacos: Warm the soft taco tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable. Fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of the beef mixture, drizzle with the prepared taco sauce, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, and optionally garnish with fresh cilantro.
  6. Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm and enjoy the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with beef strips for a different texture.
  • Adjust the amount of honey and BBQ sauce to control the sweetness and tanginess of the beef and sauce.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the beef mixture.
  • Fresh cilantro adds brightness but can be omitted if you don’t like the herb.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas and ensure BBQ sauce is gluten-free.

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