Layers of seasoned beef, cheese, and colorful toppings shaped into a soccer field for vibrant gatherings.
# 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 - Preheat the oven 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 for 2 minutes. Add black beans and heat for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet or platter in a rectangular shape representing the soccer field.
05 - Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the chips, then evenly sprinkle both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool slightly, then spread the mashed avocado in a smooth layer over the chips to form the green soccer field, leaving a border of visible chips.
08 - Fill a piping bag or a zip-top bag with sour cream, snip a small corner, and pipe field lines, goal boxes, and the center circle onto the avocado base.
09 - Use diced red bell pepper pieces as corner flags, sliced black olives as players, and chopped cherry tomatoes with cilantro to resemble fans or field accents.
10 - Serve immediately with prepared salsa on the side.
