Steak Nachos

This Steak Nachos Recipe is the ultimate game day snack. Layer crispy tortilla chips with tender steak, beans, salsa, and melty cheese for a crowd-pleasing dish. For another practical weeknight option, see Grit Cakes Recipe: Crispy Outside, Creamy Inside.

I ain’t into football but when I’m forced to watch it, I make my steak nachos. They are so delish boos. I just layer tender steak with beans, salsa, beans and melty cheese. It comes together pretty quickly and is a crowd fave around my crib. Make a little guacamole or salsa verde to serve along with it. For another comforting dinner, see Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta: A 15-Minute Buttery Seafood Dinner.

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy .

Steak Nachos Recipe

Step 1: Cook the Steak Topping

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped steak.
2. Cook until the meat is browned and then drain all the fat.
3. Add the beans and salsa to the beef.
4. Stir to mix everything together.

Step 2: Assemble the Nachos

1. Spread out two-thirds of the chips on a tray.
2. Spoon about two-thirds of the beef and bean mixture over chips. Sprinkle with a cup of the cheese.
3. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese melts.
4. Top with remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese. Bake 10 more minutes.

Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?

I’ll email this recipe to you, so you can come back to it later!

For safe storage and reheating, follow the USDA leftovers and food-safety guidance.

Recipe Tips

Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?

I’ll email this recipe to you, so you can come back to it later!

Equipment

• Don’t add too much moisture to keep chips crispy.
• Use an ovenproof platter or pizza pan.
• Add optional toppings like green onions or sour cream after baking.
• Serve immediately for the best texture.

Ingredients

• Loaded Baked Potato Skins
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Jalapeño Poppers
• Quesadillas

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread two-thirds of the tortilla chips on an 11- or 12-inch ovenproof platter or pizza pan; set aside.
• In a large skillet cook chopped steak over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat.
• Add the beans and the 1 cup salsa to the beef. Spoon about two-thirds of the mixture over chips. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Bake about 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven. Top with remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese. Bake about 10 minutes more or until cheese melts.
• If desired, top with green onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, pickled jalapeno slices, sour cream, and/or additional salsa.

Notes

How to Store & Reheat Steak Nachos

How long will nachos last in the fridge?

Can I freeze steak nachos?

Nutrition

How to Make Steak Nachos

• Bring the Steak to Room Temperature. The steak needs to be cooked quickly, at a high temperature, for as short a time as possible. The colder your steak is the longer it will need to cook and the tougher it will get. A room-temperature steak retains its moisture better and makes for a juicy, tender piece of meat. Let your steak sit out for at least 20-30 minutes before cooking and you’re good to go!
• Be Careful, Don’t Overcook It! Remember the meat is going to cook again in the oven a bit more so you don’t want to overcook it in the skillet. Just brown to release the fat.
• Cook the Steak in a Hot Pan. This is the key to a well-cooked steak. Get that grill or cast iron pan to medium-high heat; there should be a bit of smoke rising up. Grease the pan with a bit of canola or vegetable oil and wait a minute for it to heat up. Add the chopped steak and cook it to sear each side until it’s nicely browned. This will leave the steak pieces lightly pink and very juicy on the inside.
• Layer the Nachos. The method of cooking two-thirds of the chips and toppings and then adding the remaining on top helps avoid everything getting all the flavor.

Favorite Game Day Appetizer Recipes

Don’t add too much moisture. Be sure to drain your beef after cooking it and also the canned beans before mixing it in. I also recommend a thicker salsa so you don’t add too much liquid. If there seems to be any excess liquid after everything is combined drain it before adding it over the chips.

Yep! Instead of a baking pan layer the nachos in your air fryer basket. Cook at 350° F for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Then add the last third of chips and toppings and repeat cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in batches or create more layers of chips, meat, and cheese.

Favorite Game Day Appetizer Recipes

• Steak Fajitas
• Honey Jerk Chicken Wings
• Lemon Pepper Wings
• Buffalo Wings
• Shrimp Nachos

*Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating and leave comments below!* Post a photo of how your version of the recipe came out on Instagram (using #grandbabycakes)!! Another recipe that works well for a busy day is Thanksgiving Salad, Easy Festive Holiday Mixed Green Salad.