Steak Nachos Recipe
In these Steak Nachos, cheesy nachos are loaded with tender pieces of steak, hearty beans, salty-crispy tortilla chips and just the right amount of fresh chunky salsa.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 849kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups tortilla chips
- 1 pound chopped steak for tacos like ribeye
- 15 ounces black beans or pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup bottled chunky salsa
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers cheddar cheese, Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, and/or Mexican cheese blend (6 ounces)
- Optional toppings such as thinly sliced green onion snipped fresh cilantro, seeded and chopped fresh jalapeno pepper, pickled jalapeno slices, sour cream, and/or bottled chunky salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread two-thirds of the tortilla chips on an 11- or 12-inch ovenproof platter or pizza pan; set aside.
- In a large skillet cook chopped steak over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat.
- Add the beans and the 1 cup salsa to the beef. Spoon about two-thirds of the mixture over chips. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Bake about 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven. Top with remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese. Bake about 10 minutes more or until cheese melts.
- If desired, top with green onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, pickled jalapeno slices, sour cream, and/or additional salsa.
Notes
How to Store & Reheat Steak Nachos
I've gotta keep it 100 with you -- steak nachos, or any nachos for real, hit different when they're straight outta the kitchen fresh! But, we ain't about that waste life, so if you find yourself with leftovers, pop them in an airtight container and slide them into the fridge. Now, if you're already peeping the future and see leftovers in your vision, do yourself a solid and skip the toppings on that batch for a smoother reheating journey. When it's time to bring those nachos back to life, just lay them out on a baking sheet and let them catch some heat in the oven at 350°F until they're warmed up and that cheese is doing its melty, bubbly thing.How long will nachos last in the fridge?
Enjoy them within 2-3 days for optimal results and the best flavor.Can I freeze steak nachos?
Not really boos! Cheese doesn't freeze great and likely you will end up with a soggy mess of chips. However, if you want to double up on the beef and bean filling that works. It's a great way to prep extra to use for tacos or steak nachos for another meal. Allow the beef to cool and then freeze for up to three months.Nutrition
Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 5.1mg