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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are sweet, smoky, and savory tacos filled with juicy beef, topped with a creamy honey-BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in soft tortillas.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Beef:

  • 1 lb ground beef or beef strips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Taco Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

For Assembly:

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

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, watching closely to avoid burning.
  • Add beef and cook until browned and fully done, breaking apart with a spatula if using ground beef. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  • In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  • Warm tortillas until soft. Fill with beef, drizzle with taco sauce, sprinkle cheddar, and add cilantro if desired. Fold and serve hot.