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 recipe brings the fun and flavor to any game day party, making it a favorite every time I serve it.
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
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Cook Beef:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned about 5 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Season Beef:
- Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water cook 2 minutes. Add black beans cook 2 3 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat.
- Arrange Chips:
- Arrange tortilla chips on a large rimmed baking sheet or platter in a rectangular field shape.
- Add Beef & Cheese:
- Spoon beef and bean mixture evenly over chips. Sprinkle with both cheeses.
- Bake:
- Bake 8 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool & Prepare Field:
- Cool slightly. Spread mashed avocado in a smooth layer to mimic a green soccer field leaving a border of visible chips.
- Pipe Field Lines:
- 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.
- Add Decorations:
- Use bell pepper pieces for corner flags black olives for players and cherry tomatoes/cilantro for crowd or field accents.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with salsa on the side.
Save Gathering around this platter always leads to great conversations and lots of smiles among family and friends.
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 check 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 be the star of your next gathering and a hit with everyone who tries it.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I create the soccer field lines?
Use sour cream in a piping bag with a small snip to pipe lines and markings on the smooth avocado layer, mimicking the soccer field details.
- → Can the beef be substituted for a vegetarian option?
Yes, omit ground beef and double the black beans or use a plant-based meat substitute to keep the filling hearty.
- → What is the best way to keep chips from getting soggy?
Arrange chips on a rimmed tray and add toppings sparingly. Serve immediately after baking to maintain crispness.
- → Are there gluten-free options available?
Ensure taco seasoning and tortilla chips are labeled gluten-free to accommodate gluten sensitivities.
- → How can I add more heat or spice to this dish?
Add pickled jalapeños as a topping or mix extra spices into the beef mixture for a spicier bite.