Soccer Field Nacho Platter (Print)

Layered tortilla chips topped with beef, cheese, avocado, and fresh vegetables arranged like a soccer field.

# Components:

→ 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 (for field lines)
09 - 2 ripe avocados, mashed (for field base)
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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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 of 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 serving platter to form a rectangular shape resembling a soccer field.
05 - Distribute 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 the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Allow to cool slightly. Spread mashed avocados in a smooth layer over the cheesy chips, leaving a visible border to resemble the field.
08 - Fill a piping or zip-top bag with sour cream. Snip a small corner and pipe lines, goal boxes, and the center circle onto the guacamole surface.
09 - Use diced red bell pepper pieces for corner flags, sliced black olives as players, and cherry tomatoes with cilantro to decorate as fans or accents.
10 - Serve immediately with salsa on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Party-sized and visually impressive
  • Layered flavors with seasoned beef and fresh toppings
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit ground beef and double the beans or use a meat substitute
  • Gluten-free option available if taco seasoning and chips are certified gluten-free
03 -
  • Thin sour cream with milk to easily pipe field lines
  • Use fresh veggies for decorations to enhance appearance
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