How to Make Walking Tacos with Campfire Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Take your next camping trip to the next level with this delicious and easy recipe for walking tacos with campfire chili. Whether you're spending the weekend in the great outdoors or just looking to enjoy a fun and unique meal at home, this recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone.

The best part about walking tacos is that they are fully customizable, making them perfect for picky eaters or those with dietary restrictions. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make and require minimal cle...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • salt to taste
  • 2 onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped, or more to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 limes, zested
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages corn chips (such as Fritos®)
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeno peppers
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 23 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 58 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season beef chuck and pork shoulder generously with salt. Cook in the hot oil in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
  • Stir onions, jalapeno chile pepper, and garlic into the Dutch oven; cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, orange juice, lime juice, chili powder, lime zest, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover partially with the lid, and simmer until beef and pork fall apart when pressed, about 3 hours.
  • Divide corn chips among serving bowls. Spoon chili on top. Garnish each serving with cotija cheese, pickled jalapeno peppers, limes, and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    708 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 743mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 263mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 775mg