Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos deliver a burst of flavor with every bite. This easy-to-make dish combines tender ground beef with the rich essence of garlic butter and sweet honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in soft taco shells. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos are visually appealing and boast an irresistible aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 8 taco shells (corn or flour)
- fresh cilantro
- diced onions
- shredded cheese
- jalapeños
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Drain excess fat, then stir in honey BBQ sauce. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Warm taco shells according to package instructions.
- Generously fill each taco shell with the beef mixture.
- Top with fresh cilantro, cheese, onions, or jalapeños as desired.
- Serve immediately with extra honey BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (160g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the beef in garlic butter and BBQ sauce for an hour before cooking. Swap out beef for chicken or tofu for a different twist. Customize toppings based on personal preferences—try adding corn or avocado.