Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Asada Tacos

Oh yes 🌮🔥—Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Asada Tacos are a flavor explosion: smoky, spicy, cheesy jalapeños wrapped in bacon, paired with juicy carne asada in a taco. Crunchy, melty, and bold—a true party taco!

Here’s a full recipe:

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🥓🌶️ Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Asada Tacos

Ingredients

For the Asada:

• 1 lb (450 g) skirt or flank steak

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper

• Juice of 1 lime

• Optional: 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

For the Jalapeño Poppers:

• 6–8 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded

• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

• 6–8 bacon slices, cut in half

For serving:

• Corn or flour tortillas

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Salsa or hot sauce

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Instructions

1. Marinate and cook the Asada

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice.

2. Coat steak in marinade, cover, and refrigerate 30–60 minutes.

3. Grill or sear steak over high heat 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.

4. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

2. Prepare jalapeño poppers

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Mix cream cheese and shredded cheese.

3. Stuff each jalapeño half with cheese mixture.

4. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

5. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil.

6. Bake 20–25 minutes, until bacon is crisp and jalapeños are tender.

3. Assemble tacos

1. Warm tortillas on a skillet or in the oven.

2. Layer slices of carne asada on the tortilla.

3. Add 1 bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper (whole or sliced).

4. Top with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and optional salsa.

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Tips for Perfect Tacos

• Balance heat: remove seeds and membranes from jalapeños to control spiciness.

• Cheese filling: cream cheese keeps poppers creamy, shredded cheese adds stretch and flavor.

• Crispy bacon: bake or broil until crispy but watch carefully to prevent burning.

• Optional toppings: pickled onions, avocado, or cotija cheese take it next-level.

These tacos are smoky, cheesy, spicy, and utterly addictive—perfect for game day or a bold dinner!

If you want, I can also give a grill-only version where you cook both the steak and jalapeño poppers together on the grill for maximum smoky flavor