N.L. EAST

Miami Marlins Baseball Club

MARLINS PARK

picture
LOCATION

Miami, Florida

OPENED

2012

CAPACITY

36,742

The Marlins joined the National League in 1993, making them one of the newest teams in Major League Baseball. And during their first years, they shared Sun Life Stadium with the NFL’s Dolphins. While the bad weather doesn’t stop a football game, it can be tough to get in nine innings with Florida’s hot, humid, and rainy weather. So in 2012, the team moved into Marlins Park. It’s currently the newest of all pro ballparks and features a retractable roof. It’s a nice and cozy stadium — the smallest in baseball — and breaks from the trendy retro feel for a modern look with a steel and glass facade.

NACHO HELMET
WITH KEY LIMEADE

Being so close to the ocean, seafood is highly popular at Marlins Park. Add to that a thriving Central and South American populace, and you get specialties like ceviche, empanadas, and tamales. But for fans looking to fill their stomachs and take home a souvenir, the nacho helmet is the stadium’s lead-off choice. Serve with Key limeade for a true taste of SoFlo.

picture

N.L. EAST

Miami Marlins Baseball Club

NACHO HELMET

picture
PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

MAKES

4 helmets

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 1 15-ounce can refried beans
  • 1 13-ounce bag tortilla chips
  • optional toppings: sour cream and pico de gallo

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Carefully drain fat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, grate the cheese and set aside.
  4. Heat the refried beans in a saucepan over medium heat and set aside.
  5. To assemble, spread the chips evenly in a helmet or on a platter. Pour the beans over the chips, followed by meat, cheese, and desired toppings.
  6. Serve immediately.

N.L. EAST

Miami Marlins Baseball Club

KEY LIMEADE

picture
PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

0 minutes

MAKES

2 quarts

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 cups water, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups lime juice
  • ice cubes and lime slices, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water with the sugar and bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then remove from heat.
  2. In a pitcher, combine the boiled sugar water, the other 4 cups of water, and lime juice. Stir well.
  3. Serve in glasses with ice cubes and lime slices.