Sticky sweet Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos made with juicy ground meat, crispy tortillas, and bold smoky flavors in under 30 minutes.

Scale

1 lb ground beef or ground chicken

2 tbsp unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup honey BBQ sauce

1 tbsp honey (optional)

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp chili powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

8 small flour tortillas or taco shells

Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro, sour cream or ranch dressing

Brown ground meat in olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
Stir in honey BBQ sauce, honey, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sticky and thickened.
Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
Fill with BBQ meat and add your favorite toppings. Serve warm.

You can use ground turkey for a leaner version. Adjust sweetness with or without honey. Toasting tortillas adds extra crunch!

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