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Lil Nachos Recipe

Inspired by Mercado
Time30m
Serves4

Steak or chicken, chips, queso.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

1

Cook the Protein

If using steak, season it with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear to your desired doneness. For chicken, season similarly and cook thoroughly until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Once cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.

2

Prepare Queso

In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the queso cheese sauce until it is melted and smooth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Assembling the Nachos

3

Layer the Chips

On a large serving platter or baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips in an even layer.

4

Add Protein

Evenly distribute the cooked steak or chicken pieces over the tortilla chips.

5

Pour Queso

Drizzle or spoon the warm queso cheese sauce generously over the chips and protein.

6

Add Toppings

Top the nachos with diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and chopped green onions. Add dollops of sour cream and guacamole on top.

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