Pin 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 has been my go-to for game day parties because everyone loves the creative soccer field design and how easy it is to prepare ahead of time.
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.
Pin This dish has brought many smiles and cheers at gatherings especially when served as a centerpiece for family and friends during game nights.
Notes
Omit ground beef for vegetarian version. Add pickled jalapeños for extra heat. For easy piping thin sour cream with a little milk as needed. Pair well with crisp lager or lime-infused sparkling water.
Tools Needed
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 packaging for allergens if serving sensitive guests.
Pin This snack always steals the show with its fun design and bold flavors. Enjoy your game day with this delicious and festive platter.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I make the green field base?
Spread a smooth layer of mashed ripe avocado evenly over the nachos to create the green field appearance.
- → What can I use to draw the field lines?
Use sour cream in a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped to pipe lines mimicking a soccer field.
- → Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, omit the ground beef and double the black beans or substitute with plant-based meat alternatives.
- → How do I keep the tortilla chips from getting soggy?
Layer the chips first and bake with cheese to melt quickly, then add the avocado and fresh toppings right before serving.
- → Are there gluten-free options for this platter?
Use certified gluten-free taco seasoning and tortilla chips to accommodate gluten-free diets.