Description
Sizzling garlic butter honey BBQ beef tacos bring Mexican-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Juicy seasoned meat, caramelized with sweet and tangy glaze, delivers irresistible flavor combinations you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Aromatics and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onions
- Sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the ground beef in a sizzling skillet over medium heat, methodically crumbling the meat with a wooden utensil until it achieves a rich, caramel-brown color and is thoroughly cooked. Eliminate any lingering fat through draining.
- Without cleaning the skillet, nudge the beef to one side and gently melt butter, creating a golden pool. Introduce minced garlic, allowing it to dance and release its aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Harmonize the garlic-infused butter with the beef, creating a flavor-packed base. Incorporate BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, and chili powder, seasoning judiciously with salt and black pepper. Allow the mixture to gently simmer, melding the vibrant flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Awaken the tortillas by briefly warming them in a dry skillet or enveloping them in foil within a preheated oven, ensuring they become supple and inviting.
- Craft each taco by generously nestling the spiced beef mixture into the warm tortillas. Embellish with a cascade of shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, vibrant diced tomatoes, and sharp red onions. Optional garnishes can elevate the experience.
- Present the tacos immediately, accompanying them with zesty lime wedges to add a bright, citrusy counterpoint to the rich, sweet, and savory filling.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by controlling the amount of chili powder, making the tacos mild or spicy according to personal preference.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce varieties like smoky, sweet, or spicy to customize the taco’s taste without changing the cooking method.
- Consider gluten-free options by using corn tortillas and checking that the BBQ sauce is gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg