Carne Asada Walking Tacos
Carne Asada Walking Tacos are the ultimate crowd-pleasing, mess-free meal! Served right in snack-sized chip bags, they're loaded with juicy carne asada, fresh toppings, and bold flavors—perfect for parties, game day, or an easy weeknight dinner with a fun twist.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Pan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 white onion half sliced and half finely chopped
- 2 jalapeños sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 lbs pre-marinated carne asada
- 4-6 snack-sized bags of your favorite chips
- 1 lb store-bought or homemade guacamole
- 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped
- 5 oz crumbled queso fresco
- 1/2 cup salsa of your choice
- 1/2 cup crema
- 2 limes quartered
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced jalapeños until softened. Remove and set aside.
- Add the carne asada to the skillet in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until well-browned and fully cooked. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Gently open each snack-sized bag of chips and lightly crush the chips inside—just enough to create a base without turning them to crumbs.
- To assemble, layer carne asada, sautéed onion, sautéed jalapeño, chopped raw onion, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, crema, and queso fresco directly into each bag.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and enjoy straight from the bag!
Notes
- Use pre-marinated carne asada to save time.
- Let the meat rest before chopping to keep it juicy.
- For less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeños.
- Customize toppings based on what you have on hand.
- Best assembled just before serving to keep chips crispy.