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Who doesn’t like nachos! How about some Cheesy Steak Nachos for your next tailgating party! I bought a beautiful wagyu skirt steak and needed to try it out. Simple seasoning, fast cook, fresh toppings and crunchy chips make this recipe the perfect party snack.
Can’t get your hands on wagyu beef, use my simple marinated skirt steak recipe or try my leftover pulled pork nachos.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients list for the cheesy steak nachos.
- Step 1: How to prepare the skirt steak.
- Recipe Tip
- Step 2: Prepare toppings for the cheesy steak nachos
- Recipe Tip
- Step 3: How to make cheesy steak nacho cheese.
- Step 4: How to perfectly grill skirt steak
- Recipe Tip
- Step 5: Assemble the cheesy steak nachos
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- Delicious skirt steak recipe ideas:
- Cheesy Steak Nachos Recipe
Ingredients list for the cheesy steak nachos.
Skirt steak: this cut of beef is usually very economically priced, thin enough to top nachos and absorbs flavor very well.
Veggie toppings: use your favorite fresh veggie toppings. I went with a few jalapeno slices, chopped red onion and roma tomatoes.
Milk: makes the cheese more creamy
Cheese: go with soft cheeses that are easy to shred and melt. I used sharp cheddar cheese for the strong flavor and a colby jack cheese block for the creaminess.
Butter: use unsalted butter. This ingredient will be melted to make the roux.
Flour: used to make roux which will thicken the cheese sauce.
Step 1: How to prepare the skirt steak.
I used a wagyu skirt steak that I found at my local grocer. However, use an outside skirt steak that is a more economical piece of meat.
Clean the steak by trimming off any large fatty pieces and cut into small foot long strips. Drizzle olive oil over the top and spread evenly throughout. Next, season with Dad’s Taco seasoning to elevate the flavor profile with notes of cumin, chili and lime without camouflaging the natural taste of the steak.
If you are looking to add more flavor into your skirt steak, make my vibrant tequila lime skirt steak recipe. This will definitely elevate your nacho game!
Recipe Tip
- Select outside skirt steak over inside. It’s more tender with stronger beef flavors.
- Thin cut is perfect for marinades.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
Step 2: Prepare toppings for the cheesy steak nachos
Let the meat sweat and absorb the seasoning. This is the perfect time to prepare your nacho toppings.
I went with jalapeno, roma tomatoes and red onion. Slice and dice your veggies and set aside.
Recipe Tip
Other Steak Nacho topping options include beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and anything else you have in the fridge. BE CREATIVE!
Step 3: How to make cheesy steak nacho cheese.
This nacho cheese is super easy to make and tastes delicious. Simple ingredients, fast cook, these will only elevate your steak nachos.
For my cheese, I chose cheddar and colby jack. Use whatever cheese flavors you like most. Shred the blocks of cheese. You will need about a pound for the sauce.
In a saucepan over medium heat, make roux by melting butter and mixing in the flour. Next add milk and whisk everything together. Start adding in the shredded cheese a handful at a time. Whisk to melt the cheese and blend it in the milk. Continue until all the cheese is melted and your sauce has a creamy consistency.
Make a queso use my smoked chorizo queso dip recipe or try my smoked mac and cheese sauce. this one I have perfected. It’s creamy, cheesy, savory and goes well on anything!
Step 4: How to perfectly grill skirt steak
Preheat the grill to 400 degrees and set for direct heat. Grill the seasoned skirt steak 2 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees to ensure a medium rare cook.
Remove the skirt steak strips off the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes. It’s very important to rest any protein after a cook. This process helps redistribute all those wonderful juices that will create a beautifully tender slice of meat.
Recipe Tip
The internal temperature all depends on how you want or prefer your steak cooked. For a medium rare, remove it at between 120-125 degrees. If you are going for a medium cooked steak, anywhere between 135-140 degrees. Anything over will be well done. Remember to always rest the meat for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 5: Assemble the cheesy steak nachos
Start by cubing up the grilling skirt steak into small bite size pieces. Lay the tortilla chips of choice on a platter and pour the homemade nacho cheese all over them.
Add in the steak bites along with the diced veggies. Top it all off with some mexican crema or sour cream, add freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Skirt steak is the best cut of beef for steak nachos. It’s tender, beefy and easy to grill.
The internal temperature all depends on how you want or prefer your steak cooked. For a medium rare, remove it at between 120-125 degrees. If you are going for a medium cooked steak, anywhere between 135-140 degrees. Anything over will be well done. Remember to always rest the meat for 10 minutes before slicing.
A few components make the perfect nachos.
Sturdy chips to hold all the toppings. You don’t want flimsy chips that break in half as you try to scoop up the toppings.
Well chopped toppings. Small pieces of veggies are needed to be able to fit one of each with each scoop.
Make a creamy cheese sauce. You need creaminess for the crunchy nachos.
Seasoning. nothing worse than flavorless nachos. Add taco seasoning, hot sauce to turn it up a level.
Delicious skirt steak recipe ideas:
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Cheesy Steak Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 lb Skirt steak
- 2 tbsp Dad's taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Jalapeno
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 Red onion
- Handful of cilantro
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cup Mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp All purpose flour
Instructions
- Clean the steak by trimming off any large fatty pieces and cut into smaller sections. Coat with olive oil and season with Dad's Taco seasoning Set to the side.
- Dice the jalapeno, red onion, roma tomato and cilantro. Set to the side.
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees and set for direct heat. Grill the seasoned skirt steak 2 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 125-130 degrees.
- Remove the skirt steak from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- While the steak is resting, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour. Cook for a minute, constantly stirring to cook out the flour taste.
- Next, add milk and whisk everything together. Start adding in the shredded cheese a handful at a time. Whisk to melt the cheese and mix it in the milk. Continue until all the cheese is melted and your sauce has a creamy consistency. Be sure to do this over low heat or your sauce will break.
- Cut the steak into strips and then into bite size pieces.
- Assemble the steak nachos by laying out the tortilla chips. Add the cheese sauce, the diced steak and all the veggies. Top it all off with some Mexican crema or sour cream, add freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy!
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Notes
- Select outside skirt steak over inside. It’s more tender with stronger beef flavors.
- Cubing the skirt steak will make it easier to scoop with a nacho chip and less chewy.
- When making you own cheese sauce, make sure to make the roux first. This will help thicken the sauce.
- Use soft cheeses to melt into your cheesy nacho sauce. Mix different cheese types to get a balanced flavor. Cheddar, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, etc..
Steak nachos are perfect for any occasion. I hope you like this recipe as much as I do!