Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos

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Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil or butter

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp chili powder (optional, for a little heat)

Salt & pepper to taste

Honey BBQ Sauce:

½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp soy sauce (adds depth)

1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)

To Serve:

Tortillas (flour, corn, or street taco size)

Shredded lettuce or cabbage

Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack, or colby)

Diced tomatoes or salsa

Sour cream, lime wedges, jalapeños, or fresh cilantro for garnish

Make the garlic butter beef:

Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked.

Stir in onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes to soak in the flavors.

Make the honey BBQ glaze:

In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.

Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.

Simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy and thickened slightly.

Combine beef with BBQ glaze:

Pour about ⅔ of the BBQ mixture into the beef and stir to coat evenly.

Reserve the rest for drizzling over the tacos later.

Warm the tortillas:

Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.

Use brisket, shredded chuck roast, or leftover steak for a deluxe version.

Add a little hot sauce or cayenne if you want it spicier.

Toss in some grilled onions or corn for extra flavor and texture.

Make it air fryer-friendly: warm filled tacos in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 mins to crisp them up!

Bold garlic butter flavor

Sweet and tangy honey BBQ glaze

Melt-in-your-mouth beef

Totally customizable with toppings

Ready in 30 minutes or less