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Published: Oct 14, 2019 · Updated: Oct 26, 2021 by The Kitchen Girl

Loaded Steak Nachos [How to Make Nachos]

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Loaded Steak Nachos are baked nachos with leftover steak, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, salsa, avocado, and cilantro. Learn how to make nachos supreme and be the MVP of game day or Mexican night!

loaded nachos on sheet pan

Loaded steak nachos are are appetizer, salad, and entree all-in-one! The beans, rice, cheese, and tortilla chips are warmed to melt the cheese, then topped with ALL the produce, sour cream, and lime for classic Tex Mex flavors!

Table of Contents hide
1) What you'll need
2) How to make loaded steak nachos
3) Should I bake or broil nachos?
4) What temperature should nachos be baked or broiled?
5) How do you make nachos not soggy?
6) What's the best cheese for baked nachos?
7) Loaded Steak Nachos [How to Make Nachos]

What you'll need

  • tortilla chips - These are the base for nachos, so pick your favorite kind.
  • cheese - I love queso Oaxaca for this recipe because it melts nicely and goes with all things Mexican.
  • cooked steak - Use any variety of leftover steak or homemade taco meat.
  • cooked beans - Use whole cooked beans or refried black beans.
  • cooked Mexican rice - Or make this cilantro lime brown rice.
  • taco seasoning - You can use store bought, but if you know how to make taco seasoning from scratch, even better!
  • toppings - lettuce, avocado, cilantro, lime, blender salsa or pico de gallo, and sour cream

How to make loaded steak nachos

** See full recipe below

  1. Preheat oven broiler to LOW setting.
  2. Spread TORTILLA CHIPS and CHEESE on a baking sheet.
  3. Heat up the cooked steak, beans, and rice on the stove or in the microwave.
  4. Scatter warmed toppings over tortilla chips and broil until the cheese melts and chips are lightly toasted.
  5. Top the baked nachos with LETTUCE, AVOCADO, SALSA, SOUR CREAM, CILANTRO, and LIME. Serve warm.

Try loaded nachos with my Avocado Ranch Dressing for a whole other level of yumm!

loaded nachos on sheet pan

Should I bake or broil nachos?

You can broil or bake nachos. I prefer to heat nachos under the broiler because it's quicker than baking and makes the tortilla chips extra crispy. Be warned though, they can burn easily. Never walk away from an oven with food under the broiler. Even under low broil, nachos only take a few minutes to crisp up...or burn.

tortilla chips, steak, beans, and cheese on sheet pan

What temperature should nachos be baked or broiled?

If you're using the broiler to cook your nachos, I always recommend LOW broil. If you're baking them, 400°F is perfect temperature melt the cheese on your nachos in about 5 minutes.

sheet pan nachos with spatula sitting on pan

How do you make nachos not soggy?

I love to bake my tortilla chips with shredded cheese under the broiler, as indicated in this nacho recipe. This makes them crispy and less likely to become soggy. The best and probably most obvious way to make nachos not soggy is to add wet ingredients just before serving and not store them as leftovers. These toppings can include things like nacho cheese sauce, salsa, or avocado ranch dressing.

What's the best cheese for baked nachos?

You can use shredded cheddar, mozzarella...any cheese you like, really. I personally love queso Oaxaca for melting and Cotija cheese as a finishing garnish.

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nachos supreme on sheet pan

Loaded Steak Nachos [How to Make Nachos]

Loaded Steak Nachos are baked nachos with leftover steak, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, salsa, avocado, and cilantro. Learn how to make nachos supreme and be the MVP of game day or Mexican night!
5 from 13 votes
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Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 cups
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

Ingredients

For the nachos:

  • 8 cups Tortilla Chips, enough to line a full-sized sheet pan
  • 8 oz Mexican Cheese, shredded
  • ½ lb cooked steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (15 oz can) Whole Pinto Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked Mexican Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning

For the Toppings:

  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce, shredded
  • 1 Avocado, diced
  • ½ cup Salsa
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream, or nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Lime, quartered

RECIPE VIDEO

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven broiler to LOW setting.
  • Spread TORTILLA CHIPS and CHEESE on a baking sheet.
  • Heat the cooked STEAK, BEANS, RICE, and TACO SEASONING on the stove or in the microwave.
  • Scatter warm toppings over tortilla chips and place nachos 6" away from the broiler, heating until the cheese melts and chips are lightly toasted.
    It's easy to burn nachos under the broiler, so don't get distracted!
  • To serve, top the baked nachos with LETTUCE, AVOCADO, SALSA, SOUR CREAM, CILANTRO, and LIME. Serve warm, using a spatula to portion and serve.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1645IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
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I originally published this recipe to amandascookin.com in April 2016.

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  1. Ellen O. says

    February 25, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    This was such a fun recipe to make! It allows you a lot of wiggle room for customizing your nachos. For example, I added green onions, cheddar cheese + Oaxaca cheese on top of the chips, (Mexican table cream, queso fresco on top) I made my own taco seasoning, pinto beans (using Traci’s recipe for 2 hour no soak beans) but mashed them and they were delicious!! Finally, I added added my own salsa (roast until skin is burnt 12 Roma tomatoes, 6 jalapeños on an electric griddle, or non electric griddle, 5 garlic cloves and real salt (not table salt). Then take our the seeds and veins from the jalapeños and blend all together. It’s fantastic and worked well with this recipe! I would definitely make this again!!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 26, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Dannnng, I want your version too, Ellen 🙂 So much yum! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the tips!

  2. SHANIKA says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    Nachos are an absolute favorite in my house! I love anything that requires one pan! Haha. While I often use chicken, this steak version looks and sounds so amazing! YUM!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 21, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks, Shanika! Oh yeahhh, we love chicken nachos too 🙂

  3. Kelly Anthony says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    We also eat nachos pretty often around here. These sheet pan steak salad nachos look amazing and I will be adding these to our menu next week.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 21, 2019 at 2:44 pm

      Awesome, Kelly! I have a feeling you're going to LOVE these! 🙂

  4. Matt Freund says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    Oh boy these nachos really look amazing. As soon as football starts I am making these.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 21, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      Awesome, Matt! These are perfect for game day!!!

  5. Beth Pierce says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    I know what I will be eating for dinner tonight! This looks amazing and easy too!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 21, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      Awesome, Beth! Enjoy these! 🙂

  6. Sapana says

    August 21, 2019 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    You had me at nachos! These look amazing and I love all the veggies on top!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 21, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Haha, thanks Sapana! I'm all about the "supreme" part of nachos LOL 🙂

  7. Soniya says

    April 05, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! What a fun way to serve Nacho's.. this looks full of amazing flavors and textures! Pinning it for later 🙂

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      April 05, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Soniya! You're so sweet! (and it's hard reading this knowing you're injured...hope you feel better soon!)

  8. Vicky says

    April 05, 2018 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    This is a great idea! We generally have all of those ingredients on hand too. I love how you can substitute any protein you have on hand for the steak. Can't wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      April 05, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks Vicky! We often do substitute the protein. Always up for that! 🙂

  9. Lauren says

    April 05, 2018 at 10:02 am

    Nachos are their own food group for me, and these look so good and so easy!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      April 05, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      Haha, thanks Lauren! They are their own food group...and a complete meal at that 🙂

  10. Emily says

    April 05, 2018 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    Nachos are my food heaven and with steak on top I don't think it can get much better!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      April 05, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      Haha, thanks Emily. I happen to agree with you 🙂

  11. Roxana says

    April 05, 2018 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    This is like a Mexican dream food. It has all the flavors and textures that are characteristic of what makes Mexican cuisine special. The crunchy chips, the cheese, the filet mignon and all those flavors. Mouth watering.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      April 05, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks Roxana...we feel the same way about this one 🙂 I seriously just love this combination of flavors and textures. It's so dreamy! Thanks again...hope you try it out sometime!

  12. Juli says

    January 27, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    Nachos are my weakness! These look great and I love making nachos on a sheet pan. My kiddos love to sit around and eat straight from the pan!!!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      January 27, 2018 at 11:21 pm

      Haha thanks Juli...they're my weakness too! In fact, I have withdrawals if I go too long without eating them 🙂

  13. Hannah says

    January 27, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    Love how you added steak to the nachos plate as I also love to toss in everything I can! 😀 Toppings and everything!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      January 27, 2018 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks so much Hannah! I really love the steak addition to these nachos. They're good with or without, but why not go with 'em 🙂

  14. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    January 27, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    Omg yes I LOVE nachos but would never think of making them with STEAK. Great recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      January 27, 2018 at 11:17 pm

      Yayy thanks...love hearing that! Yep, we've made steak nachos several times around here. Hope you get to try it sometime!

  15. Deanna says

    January 27, 2018 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    Ohh I love steak salad! Then you had to nachos? YUM!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      January 27, 2018 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks Deanna! I know, it's so many good things all at once 🙂 Can't get enough of these guys!

  16. Haley Williams says

    January 27, 2018 at 10:29 am

    Getting fancy with the sheet pan nachos! I have to try my next round with filet mignon 😉

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      January 27, 2018 at 12:49 pm

      Haha yep, thanks! I can never eat a whole filet, so we turn it into this 🙂

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