Carne Asada Nachos

5 from 2 votes

These carne asada nachos are the perfect, hearty appetizer, snack or main dish with complex flavors and textures in the spices, meat and toppings. They're served with a delicious, creamy cilantro dip.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, Latin American

Servings:

Calories: 949kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Nachos

8 cups tortilla chips
5 cups Monterey Jack cheese grated
2 cups Carne Asada leftover--sliced into small pieces
1 jalapeño thinly sliced

For the Cilantro Dip

¼ cup mayo
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
¼ cup white onion chopped
1 garlic clove chopped

To Serve

½ cup tomatoes diced
1 avocado diced
fresh cilantro leaves chopped
lime wedges

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet. Spread half of the tortilla chips on the baking sheet.
Top with half of the Monterey Jack cheese, half of the carne asada, and half of the jalapeño slices.
Repeat with remaining tortilla chips, cheese, carne asada and jalapeños.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
Meanwhile, add all of the cilantro dip ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Top the nachos with the diced tomatoes, avocado and freshly chopped cilantro. Serve with the cilantro dip and lime wedges.

Notes

If you prefer your cheese to have a crispy top, you can set your oven to broil after baking. Put your nachos under the broiler for a minute or two. It will make the cheese extra golden and crunchy on top.
The cilantro dip is perfect for these nachos, but you can adjust the amount of cilantro if you like.
For drink pairings, a classic margarita or sangria match the Mexican theme. If you are looking for a fruity flavor, a Malbec wine will pair well with the steak and spices. For beer lovers, a pale ale will complement the smokiness of the meat.
Cover the leftovers well and store them in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
Reheat them on a sheet pan in a 300°F oven for about 5 to 10 minutes or until heated to your liking. Hold off on the fresh toppings until after heating.

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