The Best Steak Loaded Nachos
Loaded with juicy grilled skirt steak, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, and fresh toppings—these steak nachos are the ultimate BBQ party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4–6
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
For the Skirt Steak:
1 lb skirt steak
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
For the Cheese Sauce:
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
½ tsp Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning
For the Nachos:
1 large bag tortilla chips
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 fresh jalapeño, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Prep and Grill the Steak:
Rub steak with olive oil, Creole seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill steak for 3–4 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 130–135°F.
Let rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Make the Cheese Sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in evaporated milk until smooth.
Stir in shredded cheese in batches until melted.
Season with Creole seasoning to taste. Keep warm.
Assemble the Nachos:
In a cast iron skillet or grill-safe tray, layer tortilla chips.
Drizzle with cheese sauce. Top with sliced steak, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño.
Grill and Finish:
Grill assembled nachos over indirect heat at 375°F for 5–7 minutes, until warmed through.
Finish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt—pre-shredded contains anti-caking agents.
For extra crisp edges, keep the grill lid closed while heating the nachos.
Broiler alternative: Place nachos under a broiler for 2–3 minutes until heated and slightly crispy.
Flank or ribeye steak can be substituted—adjust cook time and slice thin.
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