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Carne Asada Steak Nachos topped with yummy toppings.

Carne Asada Nachos

Carne Asada Nachos are made in a sheet pan and loaded with juicy bites of carne asada steak, melted cheese, and all your favorite nacho toppings.
Servings: 8 servings
Chef Alli
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
marinating time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients
 

Meat and Marinade

  • 1 lb. carne asada steak, may use any steak that is very thinly sliced, such as sirloin, skirt, flank, etc.
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbs. soy sauce
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 small yellow or white onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro

Nachos

  • 10 oz. sturdy tortilla chips
  • 8 oz. Colby Jack or cheddar cheese, use your favorite Mexican-style cheese
  • 6 scallions, sliced, both white and green parts
  • 2-3 Tbs. chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1-2 nicely ripened avocado, diced
  • Sour cream for garnish, plus any other nacho toppings you prefer

Instructions
 

Marinate the Meat

  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a gallon freezer bag; place the bag into a mixing bowl.
  • Slice the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch slices, then slice those into 1/2-inch pieces; transfer the meat to the bag of prepared marinade; press out the air and seal the bag securely.
  • Massage the bag to assimilate the marinade with the meat; place the bowl of meat and marinade into the fridge. Allow the meat to marinate for at least 3-4 hours, but preferably 8-12 hours for the best flavor, if time allows.

Prepare the Nachos

  • Once the meat has marinated for 8-12 hours, it's time to prepare the nachos. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Remove the steak from the marinade, placing it into a fine-mesh colander over a bowl. Strain the marinade from the meat and discard. Pat the meat dry with lots of paper towels.
  • In a large heavy-duty skillet (I like to use my 12-inch cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat, add a good drizzle of olive oil; when the oil is nicely hot, add the beef, cooking for 4-5 minutes just until nicely browned and cooked throughout. **Add the meat in batches, so you don't overcrowd you skillet, removing the browned meat to a plate while you work on the next batch.
  • Place the chips in an even layer over a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper (for easy cleanup).
  • Use your favorite hand grater or a food processor to shred the cheese; sprinkle the cheese over the chips spread out on the baking pan.
  • Bake the chips and cheese on the center oven rack for 3-5 minutes, or just until the cheese is very nicely melted and the chips are fragrant.
  • Immediately top the melted cheese with the warm, cooked beef; sprinkle with chopped scallions, tomatoes, and avocado; garnish with sour cream. Serve at once.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 502mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 616IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 231mgIron: 2mg
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