Soccer Field Nacho Platter (Print)

Layered nachos with beef, cheeses, and colorful toppings styled as a soccer field—perfect for parties.

# What you'll need:

→ Meat & Beans

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
04 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Chips & Base

05 - 10 oz sturdy tortilla chips

→ Cheese

06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Toppings & Field Decorations

08 - 1/2 cup sour cream
09 - 2 ripe avocados, mashed
10 - 1/2 cup prepared salsa
11 - 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons water; cook for 2 minutes. Add black beans and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet or platter in a rectangular shape resembling a soccer field.
05 - Spoon the beef and bean mixture evenly over the chips. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Allow to cool slightly, then spread the mashed avocados in a smooth layer over the nachos, leaving a border of chips visible to mimic a grassy field.
08 - Fill a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with sour cream. Snip a small corner and pipe field lines, goal boxes, and center circle onto the avocado layer.
09 - Use diced red bell pepper pieces for corner flags, sliced black olives to represent players, and cherry tomatoes along with cilantro to simulate fans and crowd elements.
10 - Serve immediately with salsa on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Party-sized and visually impressive for gatherings
  • Layers of hearty beef, beans, cheese and colorful toppings
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit ground beef and double the beans or use a meat substitute
  • Gluten-free options require certified taco seasoning and chips
03 -
  • Thin sour cream with a little milk for easier piping
  • Add pickled jalapeños for extra heat
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