Sheet Pan Venison Steak Nachos

These Sheet Pan Venison Steak Nachos are to die for! An entire pan full of venison carne asada steak, piled upon chips, cheese, and all your other favorite nacho toppings!

This recipe was developed in partnership with The Honest Bison. All opinions are our own.

These sheet pan venison steak nachos are the bomb! You’ll first marinate your steak in a carne asada style marinade, then sear, slice, and create an absolute delicious wild game appetizer. You can also use elk flank steak, too!

Ingredients Needed

• 1 pound venison flank steak
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 2 tsp. Salt
• 2 tsp. Black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 13 oz. bag tortilla chips
• 1 can of black beans
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups crumbled queso fresco cheese – divided
• 1 jalapeño – sliced
• 2 Roma tomatoes – diced
• 1 lime
• Guacamole
• Sour cream

If you don’t have any venison flank steak on hand, you can always order high-quality venison meat from our partners at The Honest Bison- order with Honest Bison now!

How to make sheet pan venison steak nachos

1. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, lime juice, cilantro, and onion to a large bowl and stir to combine. Add in the flank steak and fully cover it with the marinade. Immerse the meat as much as you can into the marinade, then cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. 
2. Once ready to make the nachos, remove the flank steak from the marinade. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the flank steak to the hot skillet, searing both sides for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes. 
3. Slice the steak into thin strips. 
4. Preheat oven to broil. 
5. Cover the bottom of a sheet pan with the tortilla chips. Rinse the black beans and spread over the tortilla chips. Add the steak strips, evenly placing them across the chips and beans. Top with the shredded cheddar and 1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese. 
6. Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, watching closely, just until the cheese has fully melted. 
7. Remove from oven and top with the remaining ingredients. 
8. Serve immediately

Recipe FAQs and Notes

Is it okay to eat deer meat medium rare?

Yes, don’t make the mistake of overcooking deer meat. Venison is best served rare or medium rare.

Is venison healthy?

Venison comes from deer, which are by nature much leaner animals than cattle. They contain less fat than beef, therefore containing lower calorie and fat content.

Recipe Notes

• Mix and match your toppings to what you prefer. 
• For a creamier nacho, use a Mexican dipping cheese sauce in place of the cheddar and queso fresco.

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Try these other venison appetizers!

• Ground Venison Lasagna Dip
• Wild Game Steak Graze Board
• BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs
• Venison Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

Sheet Pan Venison Steak Nachos Recipe