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 for a delicious twist on classic tacos. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy skillet recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 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
- Sauté Garlic Butter: 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 to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook, breaking up ground beef as needed, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Add Flavorings: 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, enhancing the sweet and smoky profile.
- Prepare Taco Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and set aside to use as a creamy topping for the tacos.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the soft taco tortillas in a skillet or microwave until warm and pliable for easy folding.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the honey BBQ beef mixture evenly onto each tortilla.
- Add Sauce: Drizzle the prepared taco sauce generously over the beef for extra creaminess and flavor.
- Top Tacos: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each taco, and add chopped fresh cilantro if desired for a fresh herbal note.
- Serve: Fold the tacos and serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a spicy BBQ sauce.
- Beef strips can be substituted with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Warm the tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave to keep them soft.
- Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the BBQ sauce and tortillas are gluten-free certified.
