Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a flavorful twist on traditional tacos. The beef filling is cooked with garlic, butter, honey, BBQ sauce, and spices, then topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional for spice)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- Optional: sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook Beef Filling: In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add butter, garlic, BBQ sauce, honey, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until flavors meld.
- Assemble Tacos: Heat tortillas, fill with beef mixture, top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and any optional toppings.
Notes
- You can customize these tacos with additional toppings like avocado, jalapenos, or salsa.
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg