Beef Fajita Nachos
These Beef Fajitas Nachos are a delicious appetizer or meal that the whole family will enjoy. Tender marinated beef, bell peppers and onions, cheese and corn tortilla chips make the perfect hearty and delicious nachos recipe.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 515kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 each, green pepper and orange bell pepper, stem, seeds removed, diced
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- tortilla chips
For The Marinade
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp red crushed peppers
- ¼ cup lime juice
Instructions
- Using a large sealable baggie, add cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, pepper, crushed red peppers. Seal and shake to combine then add lime juice, seal and shake to combine.
- Add skirt steak to baggie, seal and place in fridge for 4+ hours or overnight, turning a couple times during marinating.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil to pan.
- Once oil is hot, add onions and bell peppers. Cook until peppers are tender but still crispy. Place on a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining oil in skillet, place steak into pan, discard liquid.
- Cook on high for 5-6 minutes per side, for medium.
- Remove steak from skillet and place on cutting board. Cut into ½" bite size pieces and add back to skillet along with onions and bell peppers.
- Place tortillas chips on a large, oven safe, platter, top with cheese, add steak mixture on top of cheese, then add remaining cheese on top of meat.
- Place in a 350° preheated oven just until the cheese has melted.
- Carefully remove from oven and garnish with additional optional ingredients: refried beans, guacamole, charro beans, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, cilantro, green onions and sliced jalapenos.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 546mg | Iron: 2mg