Mexican Torta Recipe

Name: Mexican Torta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning (low-sodium, if available); 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained and chopped; 16 corn tortillas, cut into wedges; 2 cups reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (use fat-free); 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained; salsa; low-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning (low-sodium, if available)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained and chopped
16 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
2 cups reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (use fat-free)
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
salsa
low-fat sour cream

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["In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and cook onions till translucent.", "Add garlic and cook another minute.", "Then add turkey, and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces, as you go.", "Add the taco seasoning package according to package directions, mixing well and allowing to simmer for a couple of minutes until.", "slightly thickened.", "Stir in the chilies and set aside.", "Heat oven to 400 degrees.", "Lightly grease a 10"" pie plate.", "Place one fourth of the tortilla pieces on the bottom of the pie plate (till covered).", "Spread with half of the turkey mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.", "Place another one fourth of the tortillas on cheese; spread with beans.", "Place yet another one fourth of the tortillas on beans; top with roasted peppers.", "Finally, place the remaining tortillas on the.", "roasted peppers and spread with remaining turkey mixture. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.", "Cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until.", "cheese is melted and center is hot.", "Let sit 10 minutes before cutting into your masterpiece.", "Can be served with salsa and sour cream, if desired."]

831

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground turkey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning (low-sodium, if available), 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Torta falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Torta

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