| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 50 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 8 to 10 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups shredded mixed Monterey Jack, mild Cheddar and sharp Cheddar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 pound grass-fed ground rib-eye steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, torn
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt
- One 18-ounce bag white tortilla chips
- Shredded Cheddar, for garnish
Instructions
- For the cheese sauce: Add the butter to a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. As the butter melts, add the flour and slowly mix to make a roux. Cook for a few minutes, then add the cream and salt and let simmer on low heat until thickened, a few minutes more. Slowly fold in the mixed cheeses and keep warm.
- For the rib-eye mixture: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, then add the oil along with the onions and jalapenos. Saute until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes, then add the tomato paste and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and a big pinch of salt. Cook until the beef is cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- For the smashed avocado: Scoop and smash the avocado flesh into a medium bowl, then add the cilantro and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt.
- For the nachos: Spread some chips on a large platter. Top with some cheese sauce, then some meat. Repeat the layering. Top with the smashed avocado and garnish with shredded Cheddar. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 611 |
| Total Fat | 43 g |
| Saturated Fat | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 516 mg |
Reviews
Superb! The flavor on that beef is exceptional. Best nacho recipe I’ve ever made.
The entire family thoroughly enjoyed these Nachos! Great flavor! The cheese sauce is super delicious and the steak mixed in jalapeño pepper and onion had such great flavor. And to top it off, easy to make!