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Best Loaded Nacho Football Charcuterie Board

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A game day showstopper: a football-shaped board loaded with chili meat, cheese, and all your favorite nacho toppings. Perfect for feeding a crowd without the stress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ¾ cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., Rotel)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup water or beef broth
  • 1 large bag (13–16 ounces) restaurant-style tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeños, drained
  • ½ cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Make the chili meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Add ground beef and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained) and water or broth. Add black beans. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5-7 minutes until thickened. Adjust se…
  2. Prep the board: Line a large cutting board or baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tortilla chips in a football shape, packing them tightly. Leave a well in the center for the meat.
  3. Assemble the hot layer: Spoon the hot chili meat into the center well. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  4. Add cold toppings: Place small bowls of sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo around the edges. Scatter pickled jalapeños, black olives, cilantro, and green onions over the cheese and meat. Arrange lime wedges around the board.
  5. Serve immediately: Place the board in the center of the table and let everyone dig in. Provide small plates and forks if desired.

Notes

For best results, use sturdy restaurant-style chips. Keep wet toppings in separate bowls to prevent sogginess. Parchment paper makes cleanup easy. If using the broiler, watch carefully to avoid burning.

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