Sweet and Savory Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos (Print version)
Juicy ground beef simmered in garlic butter, honey, and smoky BBQ sauce, then tucked into warm tortillas with cheese, onion, cilantro, and lime.
# Ingredients:
For the beef filling
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1 lb (450 g) 85/15 ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup (120 ml) honey BBQ sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For assembling
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8 small flour tortillas
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1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup finely diced red onion
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream, optional
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1 lime, cut into wedges
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Sliced jalapenos, optional
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper, then cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Reduce the heat to medium. Push the beef to one side, add the butter, and stir in the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in the honey BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until the beef is glossy and the sauce clings to the crumbles.
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Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 20-30 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp towel and microwave briefly until flexible.
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Spoon the saucy beef into the warm tortillas. Top with cheddar, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, jalapenos if using, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Serve right after assembling for the best tortilla texture.
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Use corn tortillas and a gluten-free BBQ sauce if you need a gluten-free version.
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Ground beef should reach 160 F for food safety.