I want you to take a tasty adventure with an easy dish that will elevate your overall taste – try the steak nachos recipe.
In this blog post, we will discuss the complete preparation process of steak nachos. Later, we will also look at variations, pro tips to level up the taste, storage and freezing tips and much more.
What is a Steak Nacho?
Steak Nachos is a delightful dish that is prepared with tortilla chips covered with tasty steak, melted cheese and toppings like sour cream, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole and jalapenos.
People consider them as a starter or a big starter because of their flavorful and satisfying meals.
Steak Nachos Recipe Tips
- Choose the right cut of steak: On proper cooking, Flank steak is perfect for nachos because of its tenderness. You can also choose sirloin steak or skirt steak.
- Slice the steak thinly: To ensure the evenly cooked steak, make sure to slice it against the grain.
- Season the steak well: You can also prepare your own blend of spices or use a delicious taco seasoning mix for the maximum flavour of the steak.
- Prevent soggy chips: To prevent the sogginess of the nachos, you can spread strong tortilla chips evenly on the baking sheet. Including a lot of toppings on each chip may cause them soggy or heavy.
- Control the cheese melting: If you want to melt the cheese evenly, cover the baking sheet with foil before starting baking. Remove the foil later to let the cheese brown a bit.
Variations
- Loaded Steak Nachos: You can take the nachos to the next level by including toppings like corn, black beans, sliced black olives, or diced bell peppers. For a refreshing crunch, you can also include shredded lettuce on top.
BBQ Steak Nachos: You can soak the steak in your preferred BBQ sauce instead of an ordinary taco seasoning. You can also put shredded cheese, BBQ-flavored steak, cilantro or chopped red onion on top of nachos.
Fajita Steak Nachos: You can prepare the fajita steak nachos by seasoning it with fajita seasoning mix and prepare it with bell peppers and sliced onions until soft. You can put guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream on top.
Steak and Blue Cheese Nachos: For this variation, you can include blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon and caramelized onion on top.
Korean Steak Nachos: You can include the Korean flavours in the nachos by soaking the steak with a mix of sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger before cooking. Top the nachos with kimchi, Korean BBQ steak, sliced green onions and shredded cabbage.
What to Serve
Guacamole: The creamy texture of the guacamole helps in balancing the richness of the cheese and steak on the Nachos.
Salsa: You can also serve salsa with steak Nachos. It provides a tangy flavour that balances the richness of the dish.
Sour cream: You can also serve sour cream with the tasty nachos. It provides a cooling contrast to the hot part of the nachos.
Pico De Gallo: you can also serve this salsa prepared with chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice provides a flavorful twist.
Mexican rice: It provides a traditional hint to the meal and also makes the dish more filling.
Storing and freezing
Storing
Make sure to cool the steak nachos before storing them, you can do it by transferring them to an air-tight container or by wrapping them in an aluminium foil.
Put it in the refrigerator and it will stay fresh for up to 48 hours.
Freezing
For freezing, you can put the nachos in a layer on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Freeze the steak nachos until they are frozen solid.
Transfer the nachos to a container and remove as much air as possible before sealing the container.
Make sure to label the container or the bags with the date to keep track of the freshness.
They can last up to 2 months in the freezer.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the steak nachos can be considered a great choice for any occasion. The tasty flavours of the steak nachos make them ideal for parties or just for yourself. Including melted cheese, tender steak, tangy salsa, and crunchy vegetables will leave you craving more.
They not only taste amazing but also an easy-to-prepare dish. So, next time if you are craving nachos, make sure to try them.
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Steak Nachos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet of taco seasoning mix
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend or your favorite cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños optional
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Set the temperature of the oven to 375 F (190 C).
- In a large pan, warm the olive oil over normal-high heat. Put the sliced flank steak and cook it until browned, it may take around 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add the taco seasoning mix over the steak and stir by ensuring to coat evenly. Cook it more an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove it from the flame.
- Now, spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the cooked steak all over the tortilla chips by following the shredded cheese on the top.
- You can also include sliced jalapenos or diced tomatoes on the top.
- Put the baking sheet in the oven and cook until the cheese is bubbly and melted. It may take around 5-7 minutes.
- Once finishing, remove the nachos from the oven and add guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. You can also garnish the chopped cilantro on the top.
- It’s time to serve the steak nachos.
