Soccer Field Nacho Platter (Print Version)

A colorful layered nacho dish with seasoned beef, cheeses, and fresh guacamole styled as 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
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 - Set oven temperature 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 water, cook 2 minutes, then add black beans and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips in a rectangular shape on a large rimmed baking sheet or serving platter.
05 - Evenly distribute the beef and bean mixture over the chips and sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Let cool slightly; spread mashed avocado in a smooth, even layer resembling a green soccer field, leaving edges of chips visible.
08 - Fill a piping bag or zip-top bag with sour cream, snip a corner, and pipe field lines, goal boxes, and center circle onto the avocado base.
09 - Use diced bell pepper for corner flags, black olives for players, and cherry tomatoes with cilantro to represent fans and field accents.
10 - Present immediately, serving salsa on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect party-sized appetizer
  • Combines cheesy nachos with seasoned beef and colorful toppings
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit ground beef and double the beans or use a meat substitute
  • Gluten-free option available ensure taco seasoning and chips are certified gluten-free
03 -
  • Use sturdy chips to prevent sogginess
  • Chill the sour cream before piping for cleaner lines
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