Description
These Garlic Butter BBQ Beef Tacos are a flavorful twist on traditional tacos. Savory ground beef cooked in garlic butter and barbecue sauce, stuffed into warm tortillas, and topped with cheese, onions, cilantro, and sour cream.
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter BBQ Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in barbecue sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Warm the tortillas according to package instructions.
- Fill each tortilla with the garlic BBQ beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeños.
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner option.
- These tacos pair well with a side of Mexican rice or beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
