Steak and Veggie Fajita Nachos

This recipe was originally created and published by Old El Paso and has been approved for use on our site. See the original recipe on OldElPaso.com

Recipe -

Prep Time20 Minutes

Servings8

Cook Time30 Minutes

Ingredients

2 tbs vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups green or red bell peppers

3/4 cup red onions

1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak

2 tbs Water

1 tbs Old El Paso Original Taco Seasoning Mix (from 1-oz package)

6 cups thick tortilla chips

3 cups Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend

1/2 cup Old El Paso Creamy Queso Sauce

1/2 cup Roma tomatoes

2 tbs fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onions; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove from heat; pour into bowl. Cover and keep warm.
Carefully wipe out skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown on all sides. Add water and taco seasoning mix; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, spread half of chips evenly on lined pan. Top chips with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers. Bake about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked beef from skillet, and sprinkle over top of cheese-topped chips; discard any remaining liquid left in skillet. Top with warmed pepper and onion mixture and remaining 1 cup cheese.
Return pan to oven; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with queso sauce. Sprinkle tomatoes and cilantro on top.

20 minutes

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

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Makes 8 servings

2 tbs vegetable oil

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1 1/2 cups green or red bell peppers

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3/4 cup red onions

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1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak

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2 tbs Water

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1 tbs Old El Paso Original Taco Seasoning Mix (from 1-oz package)

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6 cups thick tortilla chips

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3 cups Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend

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1/2 cup Old El Paso Creamy Queso Sauce

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1/2 cup Roma tomatoes

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2 tbs fresh cilantro leaves

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Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onions; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove from heat; pour into bowl. Cover and keep warm.
Carefully wipe out skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown on all sides. Add water and taco seasoning mix; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, spread half of chips evenly on lined pan. Top chips with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers. Bake about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked beef from skillet, and sprinkle over top of cheese-topped chips; discard any remaining liquid left in skillet. Top with warmed pepper and onion mixture and remaining 1 cup cheese.
Return pan to oven; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with queso sauce. Sprinkle tomatoes and cilantro on top.