Save 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 brings the fun and flavor to any game day party, making it a favorite every time I serve it.
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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
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Cook Beef:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned about 5 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Season Beef:
- Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water cook 2 minutes. Add black beans cook 2 3 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat.
- Arrange Chips:
- Arrange tortilla chips on a large rimmed baking sheet or platter in a rectangular field shape.
- Add Beef & Cheese:
- Spoon beef and bean mixture evenly over chips. Sprinkle with both cheeses.
- Bake:
- Bake 8 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool & Prepare Field:
- Cool slightly. Spread mashed avocado in a smooth layer to mimic a green soccer field leaving a border of visible chips.
- Pipe Field Lines:
- 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.
- Add Decorations:
- Use bell pepper pieces for corner flags black olives for players and cherry tomatoes/cilantro for crowd or field accents.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with salsa on the side.
Save Gathering around this platter always leads to great conversations and lots of smiles among family and friends.
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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.
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This nacho platter is sure to be the star of your next gathering and a hit with everyone who tries it.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I create the soccer field lines?
Use sour cream in a piping bag with a small snip to pipe lines and markings on the smooth avocado layer, mimicking the soccer field details.
- → Can the beef be substituted for a vegetarian option?
Yes, omit ground beef and double the black beans or use a plant-based meat substitute to keep the filling hearty.
- → What is the best way to keep chips from getting soggy?
Arrange chips on a rimmed tray and add toppings sparingly. Serve immediately after baking to maintain crispness.
- → Are there gluten-free options available?
Ensure taco seasoning and tortilla chips are labeled gluten-free to accommodate gluten sensitivities.
- → How can I add more heat or spice to this dish?
Add pickled jalapeños as a topping or mix extra spices into the beef mixture for a spicier bite.
