Carne Asada Nachos
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5
Carne Asada Nachos
Description
Beginning with cooked carne asada chopped into bite-sized pieces, these nachos build layers on a baking sheet starting with corn tortilla chips and Oaxaca cheese. The chips soften slightly while the cheese melts under a high broiler for about two minutes. Then, the dish is garnished with complementary Mexican ingredients such as rice, crumbly queso fresco, fresh corn kernels, smooth Mexican crema, chopped cilantro, thin radish slices, and jalapeño rings. This layering creates a mix of smoky, creamy, fresh, and spicy flavors.
The texture contrasts between crispy chips softened just enough by melted cheese and moist beef, with crunchy fresh radish and jalapeño slices adding brightness and heat. The combination of multiple cheeses enriches the dish, while the crema balances spiciness.
Served immediately after broiling and topping, these nachos work well as a casual meal or party appetizer where individual bite variety is welcomed. The layering and quick broil method keep the dish hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe carne asada
nachos
- 8 ounces corn tortilla chips
- 3 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese shredded
- 1 cup Mexican rice
- 1 cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped leaves
- 2 radish thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
Instructions
- Make recipe for carne asada from link above. Once cooked, chop into bite sized pieces.
- To assemble: Spread tortilla chips onto a baking sheet in a single layer and top with half the shredded cheese. Top cheese with cubed carne asada. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
- Set broiler to high heat and place baking sheet under broiler for about 2 minutes or until cheese just melts.
- Remove nachos from oven and even top with remaining ingredients. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 754kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 940mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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