Carne Asada Nachos
BEST NACHOS EVER! Loaded with the easiest, most tender carne asada, sharp cheddar, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapeno + drizzle of queso!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 ½ pounds skirt steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 ounces tortilla chips
- 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ¾ cup pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought
- 1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- ½ cup queso blanco, homemade or store-bought
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add steak and soy sauce mixture, and cook, stirring often, until steak has browned and soy sauce mixture has reduced, about 5-6 minutes, or until desired doneness.
- Place tortilla chips in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with steak, cheese and pico de gallo.
- Place into oven and bake until heated through and the cheese has melted, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve immediately, topped with avocado, jalapeno, queso blanco and cilantro.