Super Deluxe Steak Nachos
Serves: 6
Cierra Adams
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
45
Sweetness
39
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Vegetable Oil1 tsp
Salt (divided)2 tbsps
Bacon Fat1 tsp
Oregano (dried)1.5 cups
Water340 g
Shredded Cheddar Cheese1 cup
Sour Cream (for topping)1 cup
Cilantro (chopped fresh)Directions:
1
Season both sides of steak with salt and pepper
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
3
Cook steak, turning occasionally, to medium doneness, about 6 minutes per side
4
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C)
5
Transfer meat to a bowl to let it rest
6
Pour a splash of water into the skillet; stir to scrape up browned bits and deglaze the pan
7
Pour this liquid over meat
8
Allow meat to cool completely
9
When meat is completely cool slice thickly (about 1/2 inch) with the grain, then cut into thinner strips
10
Dice by cutting into pieces against the grain
11
Transfer chopped steak back to the bowl; toss with the pan drippings
12
Melt bacon fat over medium heat in a pot
13
Add onions and a pinch of the salt; cook and stir until softened, 5 or 6 minutes
14
Stir in oregano
15
Add pinto beans and water
16
Bring back to a simmer and cook until onions are soft and sweet, about 5 minutes
17
Reduce heat to low
18
Mash the beans with a potato masher to your desired consistency
19
Add additional liquid, if necessary, to achieve your preferred texture
20
Add the remaining salt to taste
21
Remove from heat
22
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)
23
Place tortilla chips about 2 or 3 deep in a heat proof pan
24
(You may need more than one pan
25
) Top chips with spoonfuls of beans and a generous handful of steak pieces
26
Sprinkle with grated cheese
27
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and edges start to brown, about 10 minutes
28
Scatter diced ripe avocado, diced onions, diced tomatoes, and diced jalapenos over the top
29
Drizzle nachos with sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro