Grass-Fed Rib Eye Nachos

  5.0 – 3 reviews  
Level: Easy
Total: 50 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  2. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  3. 1 cup heavy cream
  4. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  5. 2 cups shredded mixed Monterey Jack, mild Cheddar and sharp Cheddar
  6. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  7. 1 large white onion, diced
  8. 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and diced
  9. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  10. 1 pound grass-fed ground rib-eye steak
  11. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  12. 3 ripe avocados
  13. 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, torn
  14. Juice of 1 lemon
  15. Kosher salt
  16. One 18-ounce bag white tortilla chips
  17. Shredded Cheddar, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Darlene Hensley
Superb! The flavor on that beef is exceptional. Best nacho recipe I’ve ever made.
Shannon Thompson
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!

 

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