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Overhead view of a Mexican fiesta platter with chips, black beans, steak, chicken, cheese, and vibrant toppings on a sheet pan

Ultimate Mexican Fiesta Sharing Board

A vibrant, layered Mexican fiesta platter with black beans, zesty fajita meats, melted cheeses, and colorful fresh toppings, perfect for parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 8 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cast-iron skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Base Layers

  • 12 oz corn tortillas cut into triangles and lightly oiled for chips
  • 2 cups refried black beans warmed

Fajita Proteins

  • 1 lb skirt steak sliced
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs sliced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Cheese Layer

  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Fresh Toppings

  • 1 cup pico de gallo drained
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeño slices
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce hearts preferred
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives optional
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Finishing Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Marinate steak and chicken in lime juice, orange juice, spices, garlic, oil, and salt for 30 minutes.
  • Bake tortilla chips at 375°F for 10 minutes until crisp.
  • Grill or sear marinated meats over high heat until charred. Rest, then chop.
  • On a parchment-lined sheet pan, layer chips, half the cheese, beans, grilled meat, and remaining cheese.
  • Bake assembled platter at 375°F for 8 minutes or until cheese bubbles.
  • Top with pico de gallo, lettuce, jalapeños, olives, cilantro, and guacamole.
  • Mix sour cream with lime zest and juice; drizzle over platter. Serve immediately.

Notes

To prevent soggy chips, layer a bit of cheese under the beans. Keep toppings separate until serving if holding for longer than 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Cinco de Mayo, Fiesta Platter, Mexican Appetizer, Party Food, Sharing Board
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