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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos
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These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are bursting with bold flavor and couldn’t be easier to make. Juicy ground beef is cooked with garlic butter, sweet honey, and tangy BBQ sauce for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 or 85/15 recommended)
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4–5 Cloves Garlic, minced (about 1.5 tbsp)
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce (your favorite kind)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 8–10 Small Flour or Corn Tortillas
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, lime wedges, diced red onion

Instructions

  1. Prep: Mince garlic, measure honey and BBQ sauce, and chop toppings. Set aside.
  2. Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked (7-10 mins). Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease.
  3. Make Garlic Butter: Push beef to one side. Melt butter on the empty side, then sauté minced garlic for 30-60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
  4. Make Sauce: Add honey and BBQ sauce to garlic butter. Stir and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Combine: Stir browned beef into sauce until well coated. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Add a splash of water or broth if needed.
  6. Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet, microwave, or oven until soft and pliable.
  7. Assemble: Fill tortillas with saucy beef and top with desired toppings. Add a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
  8. Serve: Enjoy immediately while hot!

Notes

Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. For a spicy version, stir in red pepper flakes or choose a spicy BBQ sauce. This recipe freezes well – store cooked beef in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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