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Restaurant style steak and queso nachos with melted cheese and juicy steak

Restaurant Style Steak & Queso Nachos

5 from 1 vote
These restaurant-style steak and queso nachos are loaded with juicy steak, smoky queso, and bold flavor. Inspired by classic steakhouse and Tex-Mex nachos, this recipe uses smoked queso and griddle-cooked steak for an over-the-top appetizer or meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine: American, tex-mex

Ingredients
  

  • 2 New York strip steaks
  • 16 oz queso blanco Velveeta cubed
  • 8 oz Colby Jack cheese cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 4 oz smoked cheddar cheese cubed (optional)
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can green chiles
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup milk
  • Steak seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for the griddle
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Method
 

  1. Cut all cheeses into cubes for easier and quicker melting. Preheat a pellet grill or smoker to 225°F.
  2. Place the cubed cheeses into a heat-safe pan and set on the smoker. Allow to melt and smoke for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until piping hot and fully melted.
  3. While the queso is smoking, add the Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, salt, pepper, and milk to the cheese mixture. Stir well and continue to smoke while preparing the steak.
  4. Preheat a griddle or flat-top grill on high heat until very hot.
  5. While the griddle preheats, dice the onion and cut the steaks into strips. Season all sides generously with steak seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Lightly oil the griddle and add the steak strips. Cook for about 5 minutes total, turning as needed, until cooked to your desired doneness but still slightly pink and juicy.
  7. Remove the steak from the griddle. Cook the diced onion in the leftover steak juices until softened.
  8. Stir the cooked onions into the smoked queso.
  9. Chop the steak into bite-sized pieces and garnish over the queso.
  10. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • This queso is smoked, which adds deep flavor, but it can also be made in the oven or slow cooker if needed.
  • Steak doneness can be adjusted to preference.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.