Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos glaze thin beef strips in sticky honey-BBQ reduction finished with garlic butter brush for sweet-smoky crunch wrapped in soft corn tortillas.

Ready in 15 minutes, they serve 4 with caramelized edges and molten cheese pull.

Why This Recipe Works

High-heat sear locks beef juices before sticky glaze traps flavors. Garlic butter brushed post-cook preserves fresh aromatics. Honey tempers BBQ tang creating perfect sweet-heat. Thin strips cook evenly without chewiness. Quick skillet crisps tortilla edges.

Ingredients & Prep

Beef:

• 1 lb sirloin steak, sliced thin strips
• ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Tacos:

• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• Pickled red onions
• Cilantro + lime

Sauce:

• ½ cup mayo + 1 tbsp honey + 1 tsp BBQ

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season beef strips salt/pepper. Sear hot skillet 2 minutes per side. Remove.
2. Lower heat; melt butter with garlic 30 seconds fragrant.
3. Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, paprika; simmer thick 2 minutes.
4. Return beef; toss glossy coated 1 minute.
5. Warm tortillas; fill beef, cheese, onions, cilantro. Brush tortilla edges garlic butter. Lime squeeze.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Fridge 2 days; reheat skillet-crisp.

FAQs

Sauce burns?
Lower heat after searing; stir constantly.

Tortillas split?
Warm with damp towel; double up.

Too sweet?
Apple cider vinegar splash.

Conclusion

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos sticky-hugs flavor glossy perfection.

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos Recipe

Print Recipe

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos feature sticky-sweet beef glazed in honey-BBQ sauce with garlic butter brushed crispy corn tortillas and melty cheddar. Viral 15-minute weeknight dinner transforms ground beef into restaurant-style tacos.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 lb ground beef 80/20
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Garlic butter:
• 3 tbsp butter softened
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tsp chopped parsley
• Tacos:
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• Fresh cilantro chopped
• Lime wedges

Instructions

• 1. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high 6-8 mins. Drain excess fat. Add butter and minced garlic, cook 1 min until fragrant.
• 2. Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, salt, pepper. Simmer 3-4 mins until thick glossy glaze forms.
• 3. Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley for brushing.
• 4. Heat clean skillet medium. Warm tortillas 30 seconds per side. Brush one side generously with garlic butter.
• 5. Fill each tortilla with beef, cheddar cheese, red onion, cilantro. Fold and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

• 80/20 beef creates richest sauce flavor.
• Corn tortillas crisp better than flour for garlic butter.
• Make double sauce batch for drizzling.
• Substitute chicken thighs or shrimp.
• Cheese melts perfectly from taco filling heat.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 tacos
• Calories: 620
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fat: 38g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 32g
• Cholesterol: 120mg

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