Beef Fajita Nachos
Steakhouse flavors meet game-day crunch in these Beef Fajita Nachos: seared skirt steak rubbed with fajita seasoning over layered chips, melted Mexican-style cheese and tangy pickled jalapeños. Top with mashed avocado, sour cream and scallions for a saucy, shareable platter ready in 25 minutes.
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Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 10
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F
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Step 2
Place a cast iron skillet over high heat.
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Step 3
Season the Skirt Steak well on both sides with the rub, then place into the hot pan. Cook, flipping the steak every 3-4 minutes, for a total of 17 minutes. (Note: the USDA recommends a minimum of 145°F internal temperature). Remove steak to a cutting board and rest under foil for 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Mash avocado, lime juice and salt using a fork. Set aside.
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Step 5
Layer a tray with half the chips, and cover with half of the cheese and half the pickled jalapeño. Place into the oven to melt the cheese and warm the chips, about 5 minutes. If you prefer, you can use the broiler setting, just keep a close eye to ensure it doesn’t burn.
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Step 6
On top of the melted layer, add the remaining chips, cheese and jalapeño.
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Step 7
Cut the Skirt Steak into small bite-size pieces, and scatter on top of the chips, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the remaining cheese. Again, you can broil if you prefer.
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Step 8
Spoon the avocado mixture and sour cream onto the top of the nachos, then scatter the scallions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
576 Calories
12.5g SAT FAT
35g PROTEIN
3 mg IRON
8 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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