Carne Asada Nachos
Carne Asada Nachos is a tasty, delicious, and indulgent appetizer loved by foodies everywhere. Try this easy sheet pan recipe for game day or your next party.
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 523kcal
Ingredients
- For the Marinade:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- Juice of 4 limes or 6 key limes
- ½ cup oil
- 1 Outside Skirt Steak
- For the Nachos:
- ½ package tortilla chips
- ½ cup Refried Beans
- 1 to mato diced
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Pickled jalapeños
- Chopped cilantro
- Optional: Guacamole sour cream, and avocado
Instructions
- In a sealable plastic bag, add all the ingredients for the marinade and the skirt steak.
- Seal the plastic bag.
- Mix well to coat the meat.
- Marinate for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Overnight is best.
- Grill meat to desired doneness.
- 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the meat as thinly as possible and into bite-sized pieces.
- On a sheet pan, add a layer of tortilla chips.
- Then add the beans, tomatoes, salsa, corn, and grilled meat.
- Add a layer of cheese over the grilled meat and other toppings.
- Add as many jalapeños as you desire.
- Place under the broiler for 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Serve immediately or the tortilla chips will get soggy.
Marinade the meat in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours. Any less, the meat will not fully absorb the flavors.
Let the meat rest for a few minutes before slicing, or all the juices will run out, and you’ll be left with a dry cut of meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1507IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg