Pin 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 made this platter for a big game day party and everyone loved how fun and delicious it was to eat while cheering on our team.
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
- 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 & Mash Avocado:
- 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.
Pin This dish is always a hit with my family and friends during soccer games and celebrations making every gathering more lively and fun.
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 options are available by using certified products. 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.
Pin This fun and flavorful soccer field nacho platter will elevate any party and keep guests coming back for more.
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I keep the chips from getting soggy?
Use sturdy tortilla chips and bake the beef and cheese mixture quickly to prevent moisture from soaking through. Serve immediately after adding the fresh toppings.
- → Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, substitute the ground beef with additional black beans or a meat alternative to maintain heartiness while keeping the layers flavorful.
- → What’s the best way to pipe the sour cream lines?
Thin the sour cream slightly with a bit of milk for easier piping and use a small corner snip on a piping or zip-top bag to carefully draw field lines and shapes.
- → How can I make this gluten-free?
Ensure tortilla chips and taco seasoning are certified gluten-free to accommodate dietary needs without altering taste.
- → What toppings mimic the soccer field features?
Mashed avocado creates the green field base, sour cream lines mark field boundaries, bell peppers stand as corner flags, olives represent players, and cherry tomatoes with cilantro add crowd accents.