Ingredients
Scale
Let’s gather the essentials for these delightful tacos. You’ll find most of these ingredients are pantry staples, making this recipe all the more convenient.
- 1 pound beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small taco shells
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Feel free to swap out beef chuck roast for chicken thighs if you prefer poultry, or use a gluten-free BBQ sauce to keep it friendly for all diets.
Instructions
Let’s dive into the method, step by step. Cooking these tacos is as straightforward as it is satisfying.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the beef chuck roast to the skillet, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker. Pour in the honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- To assemble the tacos, fill each shell with a generous portion of shredded beef. Top with cheddar cheese, cilantro, and red onion.
- Squeeze a lime wedge over the top for a burst of freshness before serving.
Pro tip: To save time on busy evenings, prepare the beef the night before and reheat when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos, recipe, cooking, food
