Soccer Field Nacho Platter (Printable Version)

Layered nachos arranged like a soccer field with beef, cheese, avocado, and colorful garnishes.

# What You 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 (for field lines)
09 - 2 ripe avocados, mashed (for field base)
10 - 1/2 cup prepared salsa
11 - 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (for decoration)
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced (for corner flags)
13 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

# How To Make:

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, cooking 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 in a rectangular shape representing a soccer field.
05 - Spoon the beef and bean mixture evenly over the chips. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
06 - Place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool slightly. Spread mashed avocado in a smooth layer over the nachos to mimic a green soccer field, leaving a visible chip border.
08 - Fill a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with sour cream. Snip a small corner and pipe lines for the field, goal boxes, and center circle onto the avocado layer.
09 - Use diced red bell pepper pieces as corner flags, sliced black olives as players, and cherry tomatoes with cilantro to depict fans or extra field accents.
10 - Serve immediately with prepared salsa on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Party-sized and visually impressive
  • Layered flavors with cheesy nachos and seasoned beef
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit ground beef and double the beans or use a meat substitute
  • Gluten-free option: ensure taco seasoning and chips are certified gluten-free
03 -
  • Add pickled jalapeños for extra heat
  • Thin the sour cream with a little milk for easier piping
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