The other day as I was meal prepping a little, making a little lunch I became entranced with the sexiness of the crispy delicata squash rings. As I layered them on the plate just inches away from freshly seared steak these nachos pretty much made themselves!
The best thing about the Whole30 Steak Nachos is that it is a one skillet recipe! Yes, you heard that right! Oh, also AIP, KETO and absolutely delicious!
Nacho Your Abuela’s Nachos
I get it, this dish doesn’t have corn tortillas, or cheese or salsa… but the overall meal template is a-la-nacho! Crispy base, meaty and saucey toppings. Crunch, savory, and cool flavors all together. These are fun to eat and they will hit the spot! Whoot Whoot! Whole30 Steak Nachos baby!
The Low Down on Squash
Delicata squash is a winter squash. Longer and smaller than butternut or acorn squash. It has a yellow and green striped skin that is delicate enough to eat. You can cut them in half, seed and makes boats out of them, but I am in love with slicing them into rounds! Their slightly nutty and sweet flavor is absolutely delicious and they are only 10 grams total carbs per cup!
If you can’t find delicata squash at your grocery store you can use half-moon slices of acorn squash or rounds of peeled butternut squash! The trick to beautiful, tender, yet crispy squash chips for your nachos is to cut them in even, 1/4 inch thick pieces.
Timing Is Everything
Any meal can seem hectic or like too much work if you’re not organized. This meal has three parts, all made on the same cast iron skillet and by cooking everything in a specific order, it makes it very efficient.
You cook the bacon first, then you cook the steak in the bacon fat. Then when you have all that rendered steak and bacon fat in the skillet you fry up the squash rings! Boom. Whip up a little cream and you’ve got yourself a feast.
The Avocado Crema
Creamy, cool, delightful! This crema is like a guacamole mouse! Feel free to lick the spatula!
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Delicata Squash Steak Nachos (AIP, Whole30, Keto)
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 1 platter 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Description
The best “nacho” type food you will ever eat!
Ingredients
- 4 slices sugar free bacon
- 1 teaspoon fine salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 pound pastured skirt steak or flap meat
- 1 small delicata squash (about 6 inches long)
- 1 ripe hass avocado
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Garnish Options
- More cilantro
- Pickled red onions
- Diced Strawberries
- Thinly sliced radishes
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon to the skillet while it heats. Cook about 5-7 minutes per side until very crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Score your steak on once side in shallow cuts creating a grid like pattern.
- Sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Cook on the hot skillet, in the bacon grease for 4 minutes a side. Do no move once you put it down, you want it to get a nice char.
- While the steak cooks, slice your squash into 1/4 inch thick slices. Run the knife around the inside of the rings to seed.
- When the steak is done remove it from the skillet and add the squash, in one even layer to it. Cook 3 minutes a side until they are toasty! Cook 6-8 at a time, to not crowd the skillet.
- While the squash cooks combine the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, 1/2 a teaspoon salt and coconut cream in a blender of food processor. Pulse until a light green, almost smooth sauce forms. Use a spatula to gather it together.
- Then the squash is done, layer it all over a large plate. Sprinkle with a little salt.
- Use a big scoop to shape a mound of avocado crema. Then slice you steak into very thin slices and put it next to the crema.
- Chop up the bacon and sprinkle it all over. Add remaining garnishes! Dig in!
- You can use your hands if you’re into messy meals! But no one will judge you if you use flat wear!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 382
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
Keywords: Steak Nachos
https://thecastawaykitchen.com/2018/01/beef-broccoli-bowls-sunshine-sauce-whole30-paleo-keto/
https://thecastawaykitchen.com/2016/11/delicata-squash-super-gyro-sliders/
https://thecastawaykitchen.com/2018/02/pickled-beets-carrots-whole30-paleo-low-carb/
Jean says
This is such brilliant idea To make nachos low carb! Bookmarking to try out later.
Tessa Simpson says
I bet the creamy sweet delicata with the avo and steak…yum!! A very great combo!
Jessica DeMay says
Delicata squash is my favorite and these nachos look amazing! Love the toppings!
Cristina says
Thanks Jessica!
STACEY CRAWFORD says
this is perfect. I have a delicata squash and have no idea what to do with it!
Cristina says
yeahh Stacey!!!
Emily @ Recipes to nourish says
Oh my goodneSS yum!!! I want this for dinner (and breakfast tomorrow!)! I love delicata squash, so this is totally up my alley.
Cristina says
OOhhhh it would be so good with an egg on it!
Melissa @Real nutritious living says
Love the squash variation. Can’t wait to try these!
Megan Stevens says
Mmm, I love delicata. this looks fantastic!
[email protected] says
Avocado crema, yes please!! This looks way better than regular nachos, and I’ll feel good afterward!
Arzetta Marie Taylor says
These are Amazing! Delish!,,
Cristina says
Thank you Arzetta!
tina says
Oh My! This looks fabulous! I can’t wait to try it – yum!
Katja says
What a brilliant idea for nachos. I love love delicatas.
Cristina says
Thanks Katja!
ChihYu says
Hmm.. gottta love Nachos. So delicious !
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
I have such a weakness for nachos, so your much healthier version looks amazing!
Micelle L. says
I made these for dinner last night. Delicious! Restaurant quality meal and an amazing mix of flavors and textures! Loved it!
★★★★★
Cristina says
Thank you so much!