Description
Garlic butter honey BBQ beef tacos blend savory and sweet flavors for a mouthwatering meal. Mexican-inspired cuisine reaches new heights with this delectable recipe that will satisfy and delight you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 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
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, meticulously breaking it down until achieving a rich, caramel-brown hue and fully cooked. Drain excess fat completely.
- Flavor Infusion: Without cleaning the skillet, slide beef aside and melt butter, introducing minced garlic. Allow garlic to release its aromatic essence for 30 seconds, creating a golden flavor base that marries seamlessly with the beef.
- Sauce Development: Blend BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, and chili powder into the beef mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, allowing ingredients to simmer and fuse together for 2-3 minutes, developing a complex, tantalizing flavor profile.
- Tortilla Preparation: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil within a preheated oven, transforming them into soft, pliable vessels ready to cradle the flavorful filling.
- Assembly and Garnishing: Layer warm tortillas with the spiced beef mixture, then crown with shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, vibrant tomatoes, and sharp red onions. Finish with optional garnishes to enhance visual appeal and taste complexity.
- Serving: Plate tacos immediately, accompanying with lime wedges to provide a bright, citrusy contrast that cuts through the rich, sweet, and savory elements of the dish.
Notes
- Beef Browning Technique: Sear ground beef at medium heat, constantly breaking it into small pieces for even cooking and maximum flavor development.
- Garlic Infusion Timing: Cook minced garlic precisely 30 seconds to release aromatic oils without burning, creating a rich foundational flavor.
- Sauce Balancing Act: Adjust BBQ sauce and honey ratio carefully to achieve perfect sweet-tangy balance without overwhelming the beef’s natural taste.
- Tortilla Warming Hack: Warm tortillas just before serving to ensure maximum pliability and prevent cracking when filling tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg