BBQ Beef Tacos, crispy
Crispy BBQ Beef Tacos are a simple and savory meal to make at home! Made with ground beef, barbecue spices, and cheese. It’s simple and ready in 30 minutes!
We make a lot of tacos for dinner in our household.
Tacos are not only simple to mix, but are so versatile! We like to make an extra batch of taco meat to use throughout the week in quesadillas, rice skillets, or soup. Some of our favorite taco recipes we've made in the past include: Slow Cooker Al Pastor Lamb Tacos, Sheet Pan Breakfast Tacos, Taco Stuffed Subs, and now these Crispy BBQ Beef Tacos.
We adore these Crispy BBQ Beef Tacos because not only are they simple to make, but have some serious flavor. These tacos taste like they’ve been simmering on the stove for hours. A favorite part? Ready in 30 minutes!
We say we dive in and get started on making these insanely savory Crispy BBQ Beef Tacos!
Why Make Crispy BBQ Beef Tacos at Home
Customization: When you make tacos at home, you have complete control over the ingredients. You can choose the type of meat, seasoning, and toppings according to your preferences.
Freshness: By making tacos at home you have access to fresh and high-quality ingredients from your own pantry. You can ensure the freshness of vegetables, meat, and other components, resulting in a tastier and more satisfying meal.
Healthier Options: You have the option to use lean meats, whole-grain tortillas, and a variety of vegetables, making it a more nutritious meal.
Cost-Effective: Making tacos at home can be more cost-effective than dining out, especially if you’re preparing them for a family or a group of people. Buying ingredients in bulk can save money compared to ordering individual servings at a restaurant
Variations for Crispy BBQ Beef Tacos
Best part about making tacos are all the variations. Here are few ideas to customize your taco making experience:
- Protein Choices: Instead of ground beef, try using shredded beef, pulled pork, grilled chicken, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Barbecue Sauce Flavors: Experiment with different barbecue sauce flavors such as hickory, mesquite, sweet and tangy, spicy, or even kitchen-made barbecue sauce recipes.
- Taco Shell Options: Use different types of taco shells like traditional corn tortillas, flour tortillas, hard taco shells, or even make your own shells using ingredients like cheese or cauliflower.
- Cheese Varieties: Explore various cheese options such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, queso fresco, or a blend of different cheeses.
- Toppings: Customize your toppings with options like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, or avocado slices.
- Spice it Up: Add heat with ingredients like hot sauce, chili flakes, or diced spicy peppers. You can also experiment with different spice blends for the beef.
Proper Storing
Here are some guidelines on how to store Crispy BBQ Beef Tacos:
- Refrigeration: If you have already assembled the tacos, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Freeze the cooked beef filing separately. When ready to eat, thaw the filling and assemble the tacos with fresh, crispy shells.
- Reheating: If you need to reheat the tacos, consider using an oven or toaster. Reheat at a low temperature to maintain some crispiness.
Prep 10 minutesCook 20 minutesTotal 30 minutesMakes 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground beef
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp Dried thyme
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup Favorite beer or chicken broth
- Flour tortillas, for serving
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese
Method
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet preheated to medium-high heat add the ground beef. Break it up using a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Add in the chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, dried thyme, kosher salt and pepper. Stir until everything is combined and cook for about one minute.
- Next, add in the honey, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and beer. Stir to combine and reduce the skillet to medium heat. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes adding in more beer if the beef mixture looks too thick. Remove from heat.
- Place a tortilla on the baking sheet. Layer one side of the tortilla with ground beef and cheese. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling gently pushing to adhere. Repeat the process with the desired taco amount. Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the tortilla and continue to cook for another 5 to 7 minutes or until nice and golden. Remove from oven and serve with sour cream, guac, or salsa!
