Why choose between fajitas and nachos when you can have both in one cheesy, sizzling pan? These nachos are fast, flavorful, and guaranteed to disappear in minutes.
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Want cheesy, flavorful nachos without turning your kitchen into a disaster zone? These fajita nachos are the answer!
Done in one pan, loaded with steak (or chicken), peppers, onions, and all the toppings. Perfect for dinner or a crowd-pleasing party platter.
Tips & Tricks
Use a heavy duty pan. I recommend using a heavy cast iron skillet or similar pan. You want something that will hold up well from stovetop to oven.
Rest the steak. Let it sit for a few minutes after cooking, before slicing. That keeps juices in, avoids dryness.
Watch the bake time. In the oven, just bake long enough for the cheese to melt and bubble; you don't want to burn the chips!
Cheat with fajita seasoning. I made my own fajita seasoning mix. But if you are in a hurry, you can use your favorite store bought seasoning mix.
What chips should I use for nachos? The typical choice would be tortilla chips! But you could also use something like blue corn chips. Growing up, we always made our nachos with Doritos! 😀
easy Variations
Protein swap: Use chicken, shrimp, or even plant-based "meat" strips for a totally new dish. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
Extra toppings: Black beans, corn, pickled jalapeños, or even a drizzle of lime crema are all delicious additions!
Heat it up: Add chopped fresh jalapeño or a dash of your favorite hot sauce. Or add a pinch of smoked paprika or chipotle powder into the spice mix.
Add cotija! I used a combo of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. But for some real authentic Mexican flavor, you can try topping with a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Yum!
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Recipe
One-Pan Fajita Nachos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ lb steak can also use chicken or shrimp
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz tortilla chips
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded, divided
- ¼ cup taco sauce
Optional for Serving:
- salsa
- sour cream
- fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic power, and salt.
- Sprinkle half the seasoning mixture over each side of the steak.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, then add onions, peppers, and the remaining seasonings. Cook until onions are soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Push the veggies to one side of the pan, then add the steak.
- Cook meat until desired done-ness, about 5-6 minutes each side.
- Once steak has been cooked, remove from heat and allow to rest at least 5 minutes.
- After steak has rested, cut up the steak into even slices.
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with the nacho chips.
- Then add half the cheese on top of the chips.
- Next, layer on the onions, peppers, sliced steak, and taco sauce.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, and parsley as garnish.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
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