Super Deluxe Steak Nachos – Regular Nachos for the Big Game? I Don’t Think So.

I'm still trying to figure out how this video for super deluxe steak nachos ended up being over nine minutes long. I'll blame the fact that I showed you how to do the steak and faux refried beans, but still, I always feel a little uneasy whenever we go past seven or eight minutes. Also, I don't get overtime.

Be that as it may, this is one of my all time favorite party foods, and I've wanted to show you my version for a long time. As you may have heard, the Super Bowl is just a few weeks away, and this should get serious consideration when formulating your snack line-up.

Feel free to cook your meat medium-rare, or less, but as I mention in the video, I think medium works best if you're using the recommended skirt steak, or flap meat. These cuts have a beautiful, beefy flavor, which, in my experience, is only maximized if cooked to a certain point.

Even though the meat is reheated when we melt the cheese, I still think medium is the way to go, and not just flavor-wise. I think the texture is better as well. These cuts are a little on the chewy side, which is accentuated if cooked rare. Having said that, whether you used raw, or completely well-done beef, you're still going to be thrilled with the results. I still hope you give these super deluxe steak nachos a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for about 3 of the same sized platters as I used:

• For the steak:
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak or flap steak (aka flap meat) seasoned on both sides with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chipotle to taste
• - cook to a medium (about 135 to 140 F. internal temp)
• For the beans:
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat or lard
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 (15-oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• You also need:
• corn chips
• 12 ounces sharp cheddar
• 12 ounces Monterrey Jack
• diced avocado (tossed in lemon juice and salt) 
• diced white onion 
• diced tomato 
• finely diced jalapeño pepper 
• sour cream 
• freshly chopped cilantro 
• * serve with hot sauce on the side, and lots of beer