Description
Indulge in the ultimate Tex-Mex fusion with these Skillet Steak Fajita Nachos. Loaded with tender steak, colorful peppers, and gooey cheese, these nachos are perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
Other:
- 8 oz tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (sliced, optional)
- Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season both sides of the steak with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side, or until it reaches your preferred doneness. Remove steak from the skillet and let it rest. In the same skillet, add bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
- Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and layer half the tortilla chips into the bottom of the skillet. Top with half the steak, peppers, onions, and cheese. Repeat with another layer of chips, steak, vegetables, and cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove and top with chopped cilantro and jalapeños if using. Serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or shrimp for the steak.
- For a smoky kick, use chipotle powder in place of chili powder.
- This recipe also works well under the broiler—just watch closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 skillet
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
