My Go-To Carne Asada WALKING TACOS , Fast and Easy under 15 minutes Recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Avocado (ripe, halved and pitted)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, loosely packed, chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed from half a lime)
• 0.25 cup Jalapeño Juice (blended fresh jalapeños, strained)
• 2 tablespoons Jalapeños (fresh or pickled, diced)
• 0.25 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch Ground Cumin
• 2 tablespoons Milk (whole milk, to thin dip)
• 3 lb Flank Steak (trimmed and cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 tablespoon New Mexico Chile Powder
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Pepper
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt (for meat) (adjust to taste)
• 1 orange Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (for high‑heat cooking)
• 1 bag Doritos Nacho Cheese (approximately 10 oz, used as taco shells)
• 1 cup Refried Beans (canned, warmed)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup Pico de Gallo (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons Sour Cream (topping) (extra for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare Jalapeño‑Avocado Dip

   Add the two avocado halves, garlic clove, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño juice, diced jalapeños, sour cream, a pinch of salt, a pinch of ground cumin and milk to the blender cup. Blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

2. Chill Dip

   Transfer the blended dip to a small mixing bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season the Steak

   In a large bowl combine the chopped flank steak with New Mexico chile powder, lemon pepper, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, chipotle powder and salt. Toss until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Orange Juice

   Squeeze the juice of one orange over the seasoned meat and give it one final quick toss to distribute the citrus flavor.

   Time: PT1M

5. Cook the Steak

   Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until the oil just begins to shimmer. Add the meat in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and cook for 4 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook an additional 2 minutes until the meat is browned and cooked through.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: High heat

6. Warm the Beans

   While the steak finishes cooking, heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

7. Assemble Walking Tacos

   Lay out the Doritos chips on a large platter. Spoon a layer of warm refried beans onto each chip, sprinkle shredded cheese, add a generous handful of cooked steak, then top with extra cheese, pico de gallo, a dollop of the chilled avocado dip and a drizzle of sour cream.

   Time: PT3M

8. Enjoy

   Serve the walking tacos straight from the platter and enjoy them as a handheld snack or meal.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

3 g