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.
I first served this at a big soccer watch party and it was a huge hit—everyone loved the playful field design and the delicious flavors.
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 brings fun and flavor to family gatherings, making game day even more memorable.
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
Calories 420. Total Fat 25 g. Carbohydrates 32 g. Protein 17 g per serving.
Save This soccer field nacho platter adds excitement and deliciousness to any game day spread.
Kitchen Guide
- → How do I make the field lines on the platter?
Use sour cream thinned slightly with milk in a piping bag to carefully draw field lines, goal boxes, and the center circle over the mashed avocado.
- → Can I prepare this platter vegetarian?
Yes, omit the ground beef and increase the amount of black beans or substitute with a plant-based meat alternative.
- → What chips work best for this dish?
Choose sturdy tortilla chips that hold toppings well without breaking, ensuring the best texture for layering and baking.
- → How do I ensure it’s gluten-free?
Check all ingredients like taco seasoning and chips to confirm they are certified gluten-free before use.
- → What sides pair well with this nacho platter?
Crisp lagers or lime-infused sparkling water complement the bold, cheesy layers and fresh toppings nicely.