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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos Recipe

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos Recipe

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These garlic butter honey BBQ beef tacos strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Tender beef is cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, then coated in a luscious honey BBQ glaze, topped with a creamy taco sauce, and finished off with a generous helping of melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 1 lb ground beef or beef strips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Taco Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

For Assembly:

  • 6 soft taco tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  3. Make the Sauce: Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer to thicken and meld flavors.
  4. Prepare the Taco Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas, spoon beef mixture onto each, drizzle with taco sauce, add cheese and cilantro. Fold and serve.

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