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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, offering a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors that are sure to become a family favorite. This recipe is incredibly useful for busy evenings when you crave something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Simmer Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1.5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon oil like vegetable or canola
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas and Toppings
  • 12-16 small corn or flour tortillas
  • shredded cheddar cheese Optional Topping
  • sour cream Optional Topping
  • chopped cilantro Optional Topping
  • diced red onion Optional Topping
  • jalapeño slices Optional Topping

Equipment

  • Large Oven-Safe Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs
  • Cutting Board
  • Two Forks
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. This helps ensure a better sear.
    1.5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil (like vegetable or canola) in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the beef chuck roast in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust forms. This step is crucial for developing flavor.
    1.5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, 1 tablespoon oil
  3. While the beef is searing, mince your four cloves of garlic.
    4 cloves garlic
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
    1/4 cup unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup honey, 1/3 cup your favorite BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  5. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the seared beef in the skillet. Ensure the beef is mostly submerged in the sauce.
    1.5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
  6. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Transfer to a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C). Cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily. You can also do this in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
  7. Once the beef is tender, carefully remove it from the skillet using tongs and place it on a cutting board or in a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the beef into bite-sized pieces.
  8. Return the shredded beef to the skillet with the remaining sauce. Stir to coat the shredded beef evenly with the flavorful BBQ sauce. Let it simmer gently for another 5-10 minutes over low heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
  9. While the beef is simmering, warm your tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30-second intervals, or briefly over an open flame on a gas stove for a smoky char.
    12-16 small corn or flour tortillas
  10. Spoon the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef into the warm tortillas.
    12-16 small corn or flour tortillas
  11. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of cool sour cream, fresh chopped cilantro, crunchy diced red onion, or a spicy kick from sliced jalapeños. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, jalapeño slices

Notes

The beef can also be cooked in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.