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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos

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

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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