Spicy Hot Honey Meatball Tacos Recipe

These Spicy Hot Honey Meatball Tacos are a delicious fusion of flavors that combine sweet and spicy elements, making them a standout choice for taco night. The meatballs are coated in a sticky hot honey glaze that perfectly complements the fresh toppings.

This Tacos Recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends. You can customize the toppings to suit your taste, adding ingredients like avocado, cilantro, or lime for extra freshness.

Easy Hot Honey Meatball Tacos Recipe

This recipe features juicy meatballs made with ground beef and a spicy hot honey sauce, served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people, making it a great option for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup hot honey
8 small tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Prepare the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the hot honey over low heat until warm. Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the hot honey sauce until well coated.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with meatballs, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately.