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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos


  • Author: Lina Quinn

Description

Okay, so I was having one of those nights where I had leftover steak, some random BBQ sauce, and a serious craving for tacos. Instead of just throwing everything together like a college student, I decided to get fancy with it. These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are what happened when I stopped being lazy and actually tried. The garlic butter makes the beef ridiculously tender and flavorful, while the honey BBQ sauce adds this sweet-tangy kick that’s absolutely addictive. Fair warning: you might never want regular tacos again.


Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin (something that’ll slice nice and thin)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 6 if you’re like me and believe garlic fixes everything)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (real butter, not that margarine nonsense)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper (be generous)
  • 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)

For the Honey BBQ Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (I like the smoky kind, but whatever floats your boat)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (the good local stuff if you can get it)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (cuts through the sweetness perfectly)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (trust me on this one)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, but it adds a nice little kick)

For the Tacos:

  • 810 small flour tortillas (corn works too, but flour soaks up all those amazing juices)
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix (the pre-shredded stuff is fine, don’t stress)
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro (skip if you’re one of those people)
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Optional: crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese