Description
Succulent garlic butter honey bbq beef tacos bring sizzling Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Juicy grilled meat glazed with sweet and savory sauce promises a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or beef strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Taco Assembly and Toppings:
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic and slightly golden.
- Incorporate ground beef or beef strips, thoroughly browning the meat and eliminating any excess grease through draining.
- Enhance the beef with a luxurious blend of honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce until the sauce clings richly to the meat.
- Craft a complementary sauce by whisking mayonnaise, additional honey, BBQ sauce, and a hint of smoked paprika until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently warm tortillas using a skillet or microwave to create a soft, pliable base for the tacos.
- Layer the caramelized, saucy beef generously onto each tortilla, creating a robust foundation for the dish.
- Cascade the prepared creamy sauce over the beef, ensuring each bite is infused with tangy, sweet flavors.
- Sprinkle a generous handful of sharp cheddar cheese across the tacos, allowing it to slightly melt from the warm meat.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh, vibrant cilantro leaves for an additional layer of brightness and herbaceous complexity.
- Fold the tacos carefully, securing the delectable filling, and serve immediately to preserve maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef or sirloin strips to reduce excess fat and create a cleaner, more flavorful taco filling.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce varieties like smoky, sweet, or spicy to customize the flavor profile and match personal taste preferences.
- Substitute corn tortillas with lettuce wraps for a low-carb option or use gluten-free tortillas to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Toast tortillas briefly on a dry skillet to enhance their flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy when adding the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg