Save An eye-catching, party-sized nacho platter arranged to resemble a soccer field&mdashperfect for game day gatherings, with layers of cheesy nachos, seasoned beef, and colorful toppings.
This platter quickly became the highlight of our game day events, with everyone loving the creative soccer field design and tasty flavors.
Ingredients
- Meat & Beans: 500 g (1 lb) ground beef, 1 can (400 g/14 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix, 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Chips & Base: 300 g (10 oz) sturdy tortilla chips
- Cheese: 250 g (2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese, 100 g (1 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Toppings & Field Decorations: 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream (for field lines), 2 ripe avocados mashed (for field base), 100 g (1/2 cup) prepared salsa, 100 g (1 cup) chopped cherry tomatoes (for fans or decoration), 1 small red bell pepper diced (for corner flags), 60 g (1/4 cup) sliced black olives, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Step 2:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Step 3:
- Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water cook 2 minutes. Add black beans cook 2 3 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat.
- Step 4:
- Arrange tortilla chips on a large rimmed baking sheet or platter in a rectangular field shape.
- Step 5:
- Spoon beef and bean mixture evenly over chips. Sprinkle with both cheeses.
- Step 6:
- Bake 8 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 7:
- Cool slightly. Spread mashed avocado in a smooth layer to mimic a green soccer field leaving a border of visible chips.
- Step 8:
- Fill a piping bag or zip-top bag with sour cream. Snip a small corner and pipe field lines goal boxes and center circle onto the guacamole field.
- Step 9:
- Use bell pepper pieces for corner flags black olives for players and cherry tomatoes/cilantro for crowd or field accents.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately with salsa on the side.
Save We enjoy this recipe as a family tradition during soccer matches, bringing everyone together over fun food and friendly competition.
Required Tools
Large rimmed baking sheet or serving platter Skillet Spatula Piping bag or zip-top bag (for field lines)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese sour cream) May contain Gluten (tortilla chips taco seasoning&mdashcheck labels) Double-check all packaged products for allergens if serving those with sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Calories 420 Total Fat 25 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 17 g per serving
Save This nacho platter is sure to impress guests and make your game day celebrations unforgettable.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I create the soccer field design on the nachos?
Spread mashed avocado smoothly over the baked nachos to form the green field base. Use sour cream in a piping bag to draw field lines, goal boxes, and a center circle.
- → Can I make this dish vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, substitute ground beef with additional black beans or a plant-based meat alternative for a vegetarian version.
- → What toppings add the best texture for this platter?
Crunchy tortilla chips form the base, while black olives, cherry tomatoes, and diced bell peppers provide varied textures and visual appeal.
- → Is there a way to make this gluten-free?
Ensure the taco seasoning mix and tortilla chips are certified gluten-free to accommodate gluten sensitivities.
- → How long should the platter be baked for optimal cheese melt?
Bake the assembled nachos for 8–10 minutes at 200°C (400°F) until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- → What drinks pair well with this nacho platter?
A crisp lager or lime-infused sparkling water complements the bold flavors and refreshes the palate.