Description
Spicy chipotle steak nachos bring fiery Mexican-inspired flavors to your table with sizzling grilled beef and melted cheese. Each crispy tortilla chip promises a perfect blend of smoky, zesty ingredients that will delight you from the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (450 grams) flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- 10 ounces (280 grams) tortilla chips
- 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a robust marinade by blending chipotle peppers, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat the flank steak, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30-120 minutes to infuse deep flavors.
- Heat grill to 400F. Cook steak 4-6 minutes per side, targeting medium-rare at 130F internal temperature. Allow meat to rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Preheat oven to 375F. Arrange tortilla chips in single layer on large baking sheet. Distribute black beans, corn, and red onion evenly across chip surface.
- Generously sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over chip mixture. Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese melts completely and turns golden and bubbly.
- Immediately after removing from oven, layer sliced grilled chipotle steak across nachos. Garnish with fresh diced avocado and chopped cilantro. Complement with optional sour cream and salsa on serving side.
Notes
- Marinade Magic: Let the steak soak up flavors for maximum taste by marinating it for the full 2 hours if possible.
- Temperature Control: Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness and perfectly cooked steak every time.
- Crispy Chip Strategy: Layer chips in a single layer and avoid overcrowding to keep them crunchy and prevent soggy nachos.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular tortilla chips for gluten-free corn tortilla chips to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg