Name: Super Deluxe Steak Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: Skirt steak or flap steak - 1 (1 1/2-pound); Salt - 1 teaspoon; Freshly ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon; Ground dried chipotle pepper - ½ teaspoon; Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon; Bacon fat - 2 tablespoons; Yellow onion, diced - 1; Salt, divided - 1 teaspoon; Dried oregano - ½ teaspoon; Pinto beans, rinsed and drained - 2 (15 ounce) cans; Water or chicken broth, plus more as needed - 1 ½ cups; Corn tortilla chips - 1 (14 ounce) bag; Shredded Cheddar cheese - 12 ounces; Shredded Monterey Jack cheese - 12 ounces; Ripe tomato, chopped, or more to taste - 2; Avocado - peeled, pitted and diced - 1; Chopped white onion, or to taste - ½ cup; Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced - 1; Sour cream, for topping - ½ cup; Chopped fresh cilantro - ½ cup

Ingredients for - Super Deluxe Steak Nachos

1. Skirt steak or flap steak 1 (1 1/2-pound)

2. Salt 1 teaspoon

3. Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon

4. Ground dried chipotle pepper ½ teaspoon

5. Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon

6. Bacon fat 2 tablespoons

7. Yellow onion, diced 1

8. Salt, divided 1 teaspoon

9. Dried oregano ½ teaspoon

10. Pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 (15 ounce) cans

11. Water or chicken broth, plus more as needed 1 ½ cups

12. Corn tortilla chips 1 (14 ounce) bag

13. Shredded Cheddar cheese 12 ounces

14. Shredded Monterey Jack cheese 12 ounces

15. Ripe tomato, chopped, or more to taste 2

16. Avocado - peeled, pitted and diced 1

17. Chopped white onion, or to taste ½ cup

18. Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1

19. Sour cream, for topping ½ cup

20. Chopped fresh cilantro ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Super Deluxe Steak Nachos

1 . Stage

Prepare the steak: Season both sides of steak with salt and peppers. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak, turning occasionally, to medium doneness, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer meat to a bowl to let it rest.

2 . Stage

Pour a splash of water into the skillet; stir to scrape up browned bits and deglaze the pan. Pour this liquid over meat. Allow meat to cool completely.

3 . Stage

When meat is completely cool, slice thickly (about 1/2 inch) with the grain, then cut into thinner strips. Dice by cutting into pieces against the grain. Transfer chopped steak back to the bowl; toss with the pan drippings.

4 . Stage

Make the beans: Melt bacon fat over medium heat in a pot. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in oregano. Add pinto beans and water. Bring back to a simmer and cook until onions are soft, about 5 more minutes. Reduce heat to low.

5 . Stage

Mash beans with a potato masher to your desired consistency. Add additional liquid if necessary to achieve your preferred texture. Add the remaining salt to taste. Remove from heat.

6 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

7 . Stage

Assemble nachos: Place tortilla chips about 2 or 3 deep in a heat-proof pan. (You may need more than one pan.) Top chips with spoonfuls of beans and a generous handful of steak pieces. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

8 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and edges start to brown, about 10 minutes.

9 . Stage

Scatter tomato, avocado, onion, and jalapeño over the top. Drizzle nachos with sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro. Chef John