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 love how this nacho platter brings everyone together watching the game and enjoying a fun, festive snack.
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 recipe always creates a fun family moment as everyone dives in cheering for their favorite team while sharing this colorful, delicious spread.
Notes
For a vegetarian version omit ground beef and double the beans or use a meat substitute. Add pickled jalapeños for extra heat. Gluten-free Ensure taco seasoning and chips are certified gluten-free. For easy piping thin the sour cream with a little milk if needed. Pair with a crisp lager or lime-infused sparkling water.
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.
Save This soccer field nacho platter is sure to be a hit at your next party bringing fun and flavor in every bite.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the field lines on the platter?
Use sour cream in a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a snipped corner to carefully draw the field lines, goal boxes, and center circle on top of the mashed avocado layer.
- → Can I prepare this platter ahead of time?
It's best served fresh to maintain crisp chips and vibrant colors. Prepare toppings and cooked components ahead, then assemble just before serving.
- → What substitutes work for ground beef?
For a vegetarian version, omit beef and increase black beans or use plant-based meat alternatives seasoned the same way.
- → How to keep the chips from getting soggy?
Arrange chips right before layering toppings and bake briefly so cheese melts but chips stay crisp; serve immediately after assembly.
- → What drink pairs well with this platter?
A crisp lager or lime-infused sparkling water complements the rich and spicy flavors perfectly.