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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Clara Walker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– ¼ cup honey
– ½ cup BBQ sauce
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 8 taco shells
– Toppings (e.g., diced onions, cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, lime wedges)


Instructions

Creating Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos is straightforward. Follow these steps to ensure a successful meal:

1. Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Once melted, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

2. Add Garlic: Toss in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.

3. Make Sauce: Stir in the honey and BBQ sauce. Add smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing until everything is well combined. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Prepare Taco Shells: While the meat mixture simmers, warm the taco shells according to package instructions.

5. Melt Remaining Butter: In a separate small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Brush this melted butter generously over the warmed taco shells for added flavor.

6. Assemble Tacos: Spoon the garlic butter honey BBQ beef mixture into each taco shell.

7. Add Toppings: Top with your choice of diced onions, cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice as desired.

8. Serve: Enjoy these tacos hot and fresh, with any additional toppings you like!

These simple steps make cooking these marvelous tacos a breeze, ensuring your meal is prepared in no time.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tacos
  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 24g