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