Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos (Print Version)
Beef, garlic, honey, and BBQ sauce shine in these tacos with creamy drizzle and cheddar cheese.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Filling
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450 g ground beef or beef strips
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28 g unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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60 ml honey
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80 ml BBQ sauce
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Taco Sauce
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120 ml mayonnaise
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30 ml honey
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15 ml BBQ sauce
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Assembly
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6 soft taco tortillas
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100 g shredded cheddar cheese
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Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
# Instructions:
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Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until aromatic.
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Introduce ground beef or beef strips to the skillet. Cook thoroughly, breaking up with a spatula if using ground beef, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Incorporate honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and allow the mixture to simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is thickened and clings to the beef.
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Combine mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Stir until the sauce is uniform and creamy. Reserve for serving.
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Heat the soft taco tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
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Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla. Drizzle generously with the prepared taco sauce, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and garnish with fresh cilantro if using.
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Fold the tortillas and serve straight away to preserve optimal texture and flavor.
# Notes:
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Ensure the beef mixture is not too wet before assembling to prevent soggy tacos.
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Tortillas can be wrapped in foil and kept warm in a low oven if making ahead.