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Philly cheesesteak skillet nachos
Lauren Eliza Eats

Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Nachos

These Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Nachos are the ultimate Super Bowl nachos using Field Company cast iron skillet. Crispy tortilla chips layered with tender steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and plenty of the homemade nacho queso dip. Served straight from the skillet, this dish is easy and a crowd-favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Philly Cheesesteak
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak thinly slices
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ketchup (optional)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
  • ½-1 tsp seasoning salt (optional)
Spicy Queso Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 1½ cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • Minced peppers (optional)
Nacho Toppings
  • 1 large bag tortilla chips
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro chopped
  • Guacamole

Method
 

Make the Philly Cheesesteak
  1. Heat your cast iron skillet on medium with olive oil.
  2. Thinly slice the onion and bell peppers. Add vegetables to heated cast iron.
  3. Sauté the onions and peppers for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Remove and set aside.
  4. Thinly slice your steak and add it to the same cast iron on medium heat.
  5. Sear quickly, stirring just until cooked (2–3 minutes)
  6. Add minced garlic, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika
  7. Adjust seasoning to your taste or add additional ketchup, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoning salt.
  8. Stir vegetables back into the skillet. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Prepare the nacho queso
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
  4. Cook until thickened, 3–4 minutes.
  5. Lower heat and stir in cheeses until melted.
  6. Add garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and minced peppers, if using.
  7. Whisk over medium-low heat and adjust seasoning.
Build the nachos
  1. Preheat oven to 400℉.
  2. Spread half the chips on a large sheet pan.
  3. Sprinkle half the Philly cheesesteak over the chips.
  4. Evenly pour half the nacho queso over the Philly cheesesteak.
  5. Add remaining chips, then Philly cheesesteak, then nacho queso.
  6. Bake 6-8 minutes until nachos are warm and cheese is gooey.
  7. Add garnishes like guacamole, sour cream, and chopped cilantro. Serve warm in the cast iron skillet.