Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, with a sweet and savory flavor profile. The combination of garlic, honey, and BBQ sauce creates a mouthwatering sauce for the beef, all wrapped up in a soft taco shell with cheese and taco sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 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
For the Taco Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For Assembly:
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef or beef strips until browned. Add butter, garlic, honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is coated in sauce.
- Make Taco Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, add beef mixture, top with cheese, drizzle with taco sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro.
Notes
- You can customize these tacos with additional toppings like avocado, salsa, or jalapenos.
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg