Carne Asada Nachos

5 from 1 vote

These craveable carne asada nachos are loaded with pico de gallo, jalapenos, and avocado crema for fresh flavor in every bite. Make them for an appetizer, snack, or dinner!

Servings servings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Equipment

Sheet pan

Ingredients

6 ounces tortilla chips
6 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese
½ pound carne asada grilled and sliced into small strips
½ cup pico de gallo
½ medium jalapeno sliced
¼ cup avocado cilantro lime crema

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the tortilla chips out into a single layer on a sheet pan, making sure they overlap slightly so there’s no gaps. Top generously with shredded cheese, carne asada, pico de gallo, and jalapeno slices.
Bake the nachos for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the toppings are warm.
Drizzle with avocado crema and serve immediately.

Notes

Carne asada: The best steak for nachos is a flavorful marinated and dry-rubbed carne asada. Make some yourself using skirt steak or flank steak, or use restaurant leftovers to make this recipe super easy! Note that you'll need about 4 to 6 hours to marinate and grill the steak if you make it from scratch.

Avocado crema: For a professional-looking drizzle of avocado crema, use a piping bag or make one yourself out of a zip-top plastic bag! Simply cut off a small section of one corner to squeeze the crema through.

Serving suggestions: Steak nachos are a great weeknight dinner, game day appetizer, or party snack! They're super shareable and great for holidays like Cinco de Mayo.

Storing and reheating leftovers: These nachos are best enjoyed fresh, but if you do end up with leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days and simply reheat in the oven. Warm the nachos at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes and enjoy.

Author: Nicole & Alex Langdon

Calories: 444kcal

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

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