Carne Asada Nachos

Clock Icon 9 hours (includes marinating time) |
Servings: 4 |
Prep: 15 minutes |
Cook: 20 - 25 minutes

Carne Asada Nachos

Clock Icon 9 hours (includes marinating time)
Servings: 4
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 - 25 minutes

Carne Asada Nachos

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 3 Tbsp (45 g)  Lime Juice, fresh
  • ¼ Cup (60 g) Orange Juice, no pulp
  • 2 Tbsp (30 g)  Soy Sauce (tamari for Gluten Free)
  • 2 Tbsp (20 g) Canola Oil
  • ½ Bunch Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 (75 g) Jalapeno, rough chopped
  • 1 tsp (8 g)  Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 g) Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp (2 g) Cumin
  • ½ tsp (3 g)  Kosher Salt
  • 1 lb (454 g)  Flank Steak, ¼” cubed

Nachos:

  • 1 bag (300 g) Tortilla Chips
  • 3 Cups (320 g) Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • ½ (125 g) Small Onion, small dice
  • ½ Bunch  Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/3 Cup (65 g) Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • 1 – Lime, wedged

Method

Marinade:

  1. Add all marinade ingredients to a food processor and blend on high speed until well blended.
  2. In a Ziploc sealed bag or container with tight sealing lid, combine cubed steak and marinade until evenly coated. Seal container and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, or overnight, agitating or stirring at least once.

Nachos:

  1. Set oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat a large non-stick or cast-iron pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add marinated meat and marinating juices to pan. (This may be easier in two batches to avoid boiling meat). Brown meat until cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Remove meat from pan.
  3. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add a thin layer of taco chips. Add ½ of the browned meat and ½ of the cheddar cheese until evenly dispersed. Repeat with a second layer of chips, remaining meat and cheddar cheese.
  4. Place in pre-heated oven and bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Remove nachos from oven, and garnish with diced onion, feta cheese, cilantro and lime wedges.
  6. Serve with a side of sour cream, pico de gallo and/or guacamole if desired.