# Chip-Covered Beef Balls The Vulgar Chef Created a Recipe for Doritos-Crusted Carne Asada Balls By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-asada References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/news/doritos-crusted-carne-asada-balls/) & [thevulgarchef](http://thevulgarchef.com/2015/03/13/doritos-crusted-carne-asada-balls/) In Mexican cuisine, carne asada is a grilled marinated beef steak, cooked to obtain a particular charred flavor. The Vulgar Chef put his own spin on it by making Doritos-Crusted Carne Asada Balls. Inspired by southern California, the OC-themed recipe can be found on his blog, [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-wedding) and [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-grilled-burrito) tutorial. This was the first time the food blogger attempted to make the Mexican dish and did so while drunk. The meat was marinated, wrapped in white bread and covered in a crushed up [nacho chip crumb mixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries). It is served with a side of tomato-heavy guacamole. If you are feeling particularly adventurous, you can try recreating the recipe at home the next time you're intoxicated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Doritos-crusted Dishes:** There is potential for a trend in creating new and unusual dishes using Doritos and other snack chips as a crust or coating. - **Alcohol-inspired Recipe Videos:** Food bloggers creating recipes while under the influence of alcohol could become a new trend for recipe videos on social media. - **Unique Takes on Traditional Ethnic Dishes:** Experimenting with traditional dishes from different cultures can lead to innovative new recipe ideas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore new product opportunities by creating unique and unconventional dishes using snack chips as an ingredient. - **Social Media:** There is potential for a new type of food video content on social media platforms, featuring food bloggers creating recipes while under the influence of alcohol. - **Recipe Creation:** Professional chefs and food bloggers can experiment with traditional ethnic dishes to create innovative and original recipes for their audiences to try at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ranch-Flavored Chip Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-notchos.md) - [Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texmex-sombreros.md) - [Mildly Spicy Beef Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nachos-beef-cheese.md) - [Spicy Chip-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorizo-nachos.md) - [Highly Anticipated Game-Day Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-asadas.md) - [Exclusive Chip-Centered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-after-dark-restaurant.md) - [Street Food-Inspired Burger Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-balls.md) - [Hybrid Griddled Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesotacos.md) - [Corn Chip-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-crunch-burger.md)