Save 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 brings together fun and flavor to make any sports event more festive. I love how the presentation gets everyone excited before the first bite.
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 This dish has become a staple for our family game nights where everyone gathers to cheer while sharing this fun and hearty platter.
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
Per serving Calories 420 Total Fat 25 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 17 g
Save Enjoy this visually striking and delicious soccer field nacho platter made to impress every guest on game day.
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → How do I create the soccer field design on the nachos?
Spread mashed avocado evenly over the baked nachos to form the green field. Use sour cream thinned slightly with milk and pipe field lines, goal boxes, and a center circle to mimic the soccer pitch.
- → Can I make this platter vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the ground beef and double the black beans or use a plant-based meat substitute to maintain protein and texture.
- → What chips work best for this dish?
Use sturdy tortilla chips that can hold the toppings without breaking to maintain the shape and layering of the platter.
- → How can I ensure a gluten-free option?
Choose certified gluten-free tortilla chips and taco seasoning, and double-check all packaged ingredients for gluten content.
- → What toppings mimic the soccer players and decorations?
Diced red bell peppers serve as corner flags, sliced black olives represent players, and cherry tomatoes with chopped cilantro add crowd-like accents.