Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos deliver an irresistible flavor experience with tender beef bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, honey sweetness, and smoky BBQ notes. Perfect for gatherings or casual family dinners, these tacos are sure to impress. Enjoy the delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a cozy taco night at home, these tacos make you the culinary star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 8 soft taco shells (or crispy shells)
- Toppings: Fresh cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until bubbly. Sear beef chunks on all sides until browned.
- Add minced garlic and honey to the skillet; stir for one minute until fragrant.
- Transfer everything to a slow cooker and add BBQ sauce. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until shreds easily.
- Shred the beef in the sauce using two forks, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Warm taco shells according to package instructions. Fill with shredded beef and top with cilantro, onions, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg