Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a delightful blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Beef is cooked in a garlic-infused butter sauce with rich honey and tangy BBQ sauce, then served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh, zesty toppings. These tacos are perfect for taco night and easy to customize!
Ingredients
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For Slow Cooker Version:
- 2 lbs chuck roast (or use ground beef for a quicker version)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
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For Stovetop Version:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
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Other Ingredients:
- Corn or flour tortillas (your choice)
- Fresh cilantro
- Diced onions
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Avocado slices
- Extra BBQ sauce and lime for drizzling
Instructions
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For Slow Cooker Version:
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Season chuck roast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
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Sear the beef in butter until golden.
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Place beef in a slow cooker and add BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic.
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Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until tender. Shred beef.
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For Stovetop Version:
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess grease.
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Add butter, minced garlic, BBQ sauce, and honey, stirring well.
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Cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is well combined and caramelized.
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Prepare Tortillas:
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Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side. Brush with butter for extra flavor.
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Assemble the Tacos:
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Fill tortillas with BBQ beef and top with cilantro, diced onions, crumbled queso fresco, and avocado slices.
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Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce or lime juice.
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Notes
- Substitutions: Swap beef for chicken or pork. Use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Make it Spicy: Add chipotle powder, jalapeños, or hot sauce to the beef for an extra kick.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use olive oil instead of butter
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg