Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos
Savor the delicious harmony of flavors in these Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos. Tender beef is slow-cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by the sweetness of honey and the tanginess of BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, these tacos are easily customizable with your favorite toppings. Ready in under 30 minutes, they promise to elevate your taco night to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately 8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- Taco shells (soft tortillas or crispy shells)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from beef chuck roast and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine the sautéed garlic butter, honey, and BBQ sauce; mix well. Add chopped beef and stir until coated.
- Transfer mixture to a slow cooker on low for 6 hours, or cook in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 30 minutes with natural release.
- Shred cooked beef with two forks and fill taco shells. Add desired toppings like cilantro or diced onions.
- Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg