What type of steak to use for nachos?

In short, any type you have leftover works best for some quick and easy steak nachos. If you plan on cooking up a fresh steak, any cut works.

How to avoid soggy nachos?

Start with a sturdy chip (nothing too thin). Make sure to add any “wet” toppings like salsa, sour cream and guacamole immediately before serving or even better just serve them on the side.

Why are these nachos broiled instead of baked?

These steak nachos are placed under the broiler since there aren't many veggies on them that need to get cooked and softened a bit like in these Loaded Veggie Nachos . Also a quick broil helps to not overcook the steak.

Can I assemble this ahead of time?

I wouldn’t since they could get soggy! However, you can prep all the ingredients ahead of time (shredding cheese, chopping veggies, prepping toppings, etc.) so that the nachos can just be quickly assembled and popped in the oven when ready to enjoy.

What can you serve with steak nachos for dinner?

For an easy weeknight dinner, you can just serve these nachos as the complete meal. For parties or to stretch out the meal further, you can also serve a few sides like a salad, rice dish, etc. Any of these delicious side dishes for fajitas would also pair perfectly with nachos.

Easy Steak Nachos | Maple + Mango

Description

If you’re a fan of nachos (who isn’t?), you won’t be able to resist these cheesy steak nachos! Loaded with thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, all your favorite toppings and a drizzle of salsa verde crema. These nachos are a delicious easy way to use up leftover steak and a total crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

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Easy Salsa Verde Crema:

½ cup sour cream
½ cup salsa verde
juice of ½ a lime
pinch of salt

For The Nachos:

1 (13-ounce/368 gram) bag tortilla chips (thicker sturdy chips work best)
3–4 cups shredded cheese (I like to use a mix of Monterey Jack, cheddar and mozzarella)
1 ½ cups thinly sliced leftover steak (or freshly cooked)
½ small red onion, finely chopped
½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, canned or roasted)

Fresh Toppings:

½ cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro or green onions (or both)
¼ cup pickled jalapenos (optional)
Serve with: sour cream, salsa or pico de gallo, guacamole and lime wedges served on the side

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Instructions

Prepare salsa verde crema: Whisk together the sour cream, salsa verde, lime juice and pinch of salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Preheat oven broiler: Preheat the oven broiler to high heat. Optional: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Assemble nachos: Spread the tortilla chips out in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips. Top with sliced steak, red onion and corn. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Broil: Broil for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are crispy. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn!
Add fresh toppings: Remove from the oven and top with the diced tomatoes or pico de gallo, diced avocado, pickled jalapenos and chopped cilantro and/or green onions.
Serve: Drizzle over the salsa verde crema and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa or pico de gallo, guacamole and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Prep Tip: Have all the fresh toppings prepped and ready to go so that you can immediately dig in while the nachos are hot and the cheese is melty.
Great leftover steak idea: This is one of my family’s favorite leftover steak recipes. We tend to throw an extra steak on the grill when having a steak dinner to make sure that we have leftovers to make these easy steak nachos!