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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

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

  1. 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.
  2. Make Taco Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika.
  3. 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