Description
Savory garlic butter honey bbq beef tacos bring mouthwatering Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Juicy marinated beef nestled in warm tortillas creates an irresistible meal you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef steak (such as flank or sirloin), cut into small cubes
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Taco Assembly Ingredients:
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream or taco sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by combining cubed meat with minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat the beef, ensuring even seasoning distribution.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter completely. Once bubbling, add seasoned beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef browns nicely.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and introduce honey, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce into the skillet. Stir to coat beef pieces evenly, allowing sauce to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Simultaneously warm tortillas in a separate dry skillet or over direct flame for a few seconds on each side until soft and flexible.
- Construct tacos by placing a generous portion of garlic butter honey BBQ beef in the center of each warm tortilla. Enhance with diced red onion and fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor.
- Complete the dish by drizzling sour cream or preferred taco sauce over the assembled tacos. Serve immediately while warm to maintain optimal taste and temperature.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by marinating in seasoning mix for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor absorption and meat softness.
- Adjust honey BBQ sauce sweetness by balancing barbecue sauce’s tanginess with more or less honey depending on personal preference.
- Choose corn tortillas for gluten-free option or use lettuce wraps for low-carb alternative to traditional wheat tortillas.
- Experiment with protein variations like shredded chicken or plant-based meat substitutes for diverse dietary needs while maintaining similar cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg