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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 10m
  • Cook Time: 0h 20m
  • Total Time: 0h 30m
  • Yield: 8 small tacos
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Description

These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos combine tender, flavorful flank steak with a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce. Seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin, then seared to perfection, the steak is sliced thin and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Served warm in soft flour tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, these tacos are perfect for a quick and delicious meal packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasoning

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Assembly

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil to prepare for searing the steak.
  2. Season the steak: While the skillet heats, season both sides of the flank steak evenly with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Sear the steak: Place the seasoned flank steak into the hot skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms and the steak reaches your preferred doneness.
  4. Rest the steak: Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes so the juices redistribute for a tender bite.
  5. Start the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet.
  6. Sauté garlic: Once the butter melts, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Add sauce ingredients: Stir in honey and BBQ sauce, combining well.
  8. Simmer the sauce: Let the mixture simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors together.
  9. Slice the steak: Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain for tenderness.
  10. Coat steak with sauce: Return the sliced steak to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the garlic butter honey BBQ sauce.
  11. Warm tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20-30 seconds per side until soft and slightly browned.
  12. Assemble tacos: Spoon the garlic butter honey BBQ beef onto each warm tortilla.
  13. Garnish: Top tacos with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
  14. Add lime juice: Just before eating, squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos for a bright, zesty finish.

Notes

  • Resting the steak is crucial to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Slice the steak thinly against the grain to ensure each bite is easy to chew.
  • Adjust the level of BBQ sauce and honey to your taste preference for sweetness and tanginess.
  • Flour tortillas can be substituted with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option, though this recipe uses flour tortillas.
  • For spicier tacos, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or more chili powder to the seasoning.

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