Carne Asada Steak Nachos
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Carne Asada Steak Nachos
Ingredients
Carne Asada Marinade
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
Other Nacho Ingredients
- 1 lb. flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
- 2 jalapenos, deseeded and diced
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup black beans (canned, drained but not rinsed)
- 3 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped small
- 4-5 tablespoons HERDEZ® Avocado Hot Sauce
- 1 bag tortilla chips (12-15 oz.)
Instructions
- Start marinade 12-24 hours before you plan to make your nachos.
- Place steak into a large ziploc bag Whisk together marinade ingredients and pour over steak.
- Seal ziploc bag and place in a rimmed baking sheet in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
- When ready to begin nachos, start by dicing and chopping all your toppings. Set aside.
- You can either pan sear or grill the steak. Heat a nonstick pan (or grill) to medium high heat. Pour oil into heated pan. Using tongs, place steak into pan and sear for 4-6 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, remove steak and let rest on cutting board for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dice steak into bite-sized pieces.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Layer tortilla chips on baking sheet.
- Add 1 layer of cheese, then add black beans and corn, then more cheese. Next add the jalapenos and tomatoes, then more cheese. Then add the steak and more cheese.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and bake in oven until cheese is melted, 7-9 minutes.
- Remove from oven and drizzle generously with HERDEZ® Avocado Hot Sauce Enjoy!
Let me know if you make these Carne Asada Steak Nachos or if you have any questions! Tag me with photos @plumstreetcollective on Instagram.