Grilled Whiskey-Glazed Taco with Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A smoky grilled taco featuring tender meat glazed with a whiskey-infused sauce, topped with a fresh cilantro lime slaw for brightness and crunch. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, whiskey, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/4 cup whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: While the beef marinates, prepare the slaw by mixing 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Toss until the cabbage is evenly coated and set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush 1 tbsp olive oil on the grates. Form the beef mixture into 8 small patties and grill for 4 minutes per side until cooked through and caramelized with a whiskey glaze.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side until pliable and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing each grilled beef patty on a tortilla and topping with a generous scoop of cilantro lime slaw. Serve immediately.