Save to Pinterest An eye-catching, party-sized nacho platter arranged to resemble a soccer field—perfect for game day gatherings, with layers of cheesy nachos, seasoned beef, and colorful toppings.
This recipe became a hit at every game day party I hosted, bringing friends together over its fun presentation and tasty combination.
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 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Step 3:
- Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water cook 2 minutes. Add black beans cook 2 to 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 to 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 to Pinterest This platter always brings out smiles and lively conversations as everyone enjoys building their own bite and sharing the fun design.
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)
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 420 Total Fat 25 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 17 g
Save to Pinterest This fun and flavorful platter is sure to be the star on your game day table every time.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the chips like a soccer field?
Arrange sturdy tortilla chips evenly on a large rimmed tray or platter in a rectangular shape, creating the base for your field layout.
- → Can I make this without meat?
Yes, simply omit the ground beef and increase the black beans or use a plant-based substitute to keep it hearty and flavorful.
- → What ingredients are used for the field lines?
Piped sour cream thinned slightly with milk forms crisp white lines like goal boxes and the center circle on the avocado layer.
- → How do the toppings mimic soccer field elements?
Bell pepper pieces serve as corner flags, black olives as players, and cherry tomatoes with cilantro resemble a cheering crowd.
- → Is there a gluten-free option?
Yes, choose certified gluten-free tortilla chips and taco seasoning to ensure the dish remains gluten-free.
- → What beverages pair well with this platter?
A crisp lager or sparkling lime-infused water complements the bold, layered flavors perfectly for refreshing balance.