Description
Spicy garlic butter honey bbq beef tacos deliver a flavor explosion that dances between sweet, savory, and bold Mexican-inspired cuisine. Juicy beef glazed with a rich honey bbq sauce nestles in warm tortillas, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) chuck roast
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) butter
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) BBQ sauce
- 5 tablespoons (75 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
Taco Assembly Ingredients:
- Corn tortillas
- Flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro
- Diced onions
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Avocado slices
- Extra BBQ sauce
- Lime
Instructions
- Prepare the meat by generously coating chuck roast or ground beef with a robust blend of salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder for deep flavor infusion.
- For slow cooker method, sear the seasoned beef in butter until a golden-brown crust develops, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- Transfer seared beef to slow cooker and generously drench with a luscious mixture of tangy BBQ sauce, golden honey, aromatic Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
- Slow cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 4-5 hours, allowing meat to become incredibly tender and easily shreddable.
- If using stovetop method, brown ground beef in a skillet, carefully draining any excess fat to maintain a lean texture.
- Incorporate butter, freshly minced garlic, BBQ sauce, and honey into the beef, stirring continuously to create a glossy, caramelized coating.
- Gently warm tortillas in a dry skillet, lightly brushing with butter to enhance their flavor and create a subtle crispy edge.
- Assemble tacos by layering the succulent BBQ-infused meat into warm tortillas with vibrant garnishes of fresh cilantro, crisp diced onions, crumbled queso fresco, and creamy avocado slices.
- Finish by drizzling additional BBQ sauce or squeezing fresh lime juice for a bright, zesty accent.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using leaner cuts like sirloin or ground turkey for a healthier option.
- Adjust spice levels by adding chipotle powder or reducing chili powder for milder or bolder flavors.
- Use gluten-free BBQ sauce and tortillas to make this recipe entirely gluten-free and celiac-friendly.
- Prepare beef filling in advance and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days, making meal prep quick and convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg