Pati Jinich - Carne Asada Nachos

carne asada

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Grilled chicken lowers fat content, while ground beef is more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

guacamole

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: avocado dip

Mashed avocado is simpler and less expensive than prepared guacamole.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides protein and creaminess with fewer calories.

Preheat grill pan.

Make marinade with Worcestershire sauce, finely chopped garlic, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lime juice, black pepper, and salt.

Marinate beef for 5-10 minutes or refrigerate for 12-24 hours.

Brush corn tortillas with oil on both sides.

Spread corn tortillas on a baking dish.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Bake corn tortillas for 20-25 minutes, flipping them in between and sprinkling with salt.

Grill carne asada in the heated grill pan, oiling it and cooking for a couple of minutes per side without overcrowding.

Let carne asada rest, then dice into bite-sized pieces.

Dress the baked tortillas with refried beans, ensuring each has some.

Add sharp cheddar and Kroger Mercado shredded queso quesadilla on top.

Put in the oven to melt the cheese.

Make guacamole with Kroger Mercado guacamole seasoning mix, finely chopped white onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a molcajete.

Take out nachos, add guacamole on top, and garnish with more cilantro.

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