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Steak Fajita Nachos

This steak fajita nachos recipe is the ultimate nacho dish for any occasion. Tender steak, bell peppers, jalapenos, and cheese are piled high over tortilla chips for the best beef fajita nachos you've ever had.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinate30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 9
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Steak and Marinade

Nachos

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 4 ounce cheddar cheese block
  • 4 ounce pepper jack cheese block
  • 2 24 ounce bags tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Place steak into a casserole dish.
    Steak placed into a casserole dish.
  • Combine olive oil, worcheshire, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, cumin, ancho chili powder, oregano, paprika, pepper in a small bowl. Whisk well, then pour over the steak. Marinate for 30 minutes.
    Marinade ingredients combined inside a small bowl.
  • Preheat the grill to 400*
  • Slice peppers, onions, and jalapeños thin. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add to a grill basket and place onto the grill.
    Sliced vegetables placed onto the grill in a grill pan.
  • Add steak directly onto the grill grates. Cook steak for 5 minutes per side. Remove the steak and let it rest on a wooden cutting board for 10 minutes. It will continue to rise in temp 5-7* as it rests.
    Marinated steak placed onto the grill.
  • Shake the grill pan to redistribute vegetables. continue grilling for 5 minutes.
  • Remove peppers and onions from the grill basket and set aside.
  • Thinly slice the steak and shred the cheese.
  • Place a layer of tortilla chips onto the grill basket. Top with ⅓ of the shredded cheese, steak, peppers and onions. Repeat layering. Place into the grill and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
    Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced veggies and steak placed onto the grill inside a pan.
  • Serve with salsa and sour cream and enjoy!
    Overhead photo of fajita nachos served up ready to eat.

Notes

  • Chicken - Use grilled chicken instead of steak. Chicken breasts only need to be cooked for 2 or 3 minutes on each side.
  • Oven - Cook the steak in the oven instead. Cook the steaks for 8-10 minutes depending on your preference at 450°F
  • Stovetop - Cook the steak inside a cast iron skillet. 140°F for medium rare doneness.
  • Spicy - Add Chili flakes to the marinate, add more jalapeno slices or drizzle siracha sauce onto the nachos.
  • Toppings - Anything goes as far as toppings despite the “fajita” title. Nachos can handle a variety of toppings. You can add corn, jalapenos, poblano peppers, red onions, and Portobello mushrooms.
 
Take a moment to check out this list of what to serve with these amazing nachos and you'll have a complete meal that will blow all who try it out of the water every time you make it!

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg