Tortilla Pie With Chorizo Recipe

Name: Tortilla Pie With Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 14 lbs ground pork; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 corn tortillas; oil (for frying); 3 cups mexican cheese; 1 ¼ cups creme fraiche; 2 cups canned tomatillos, drained; 4 tablespoons water; 2 serano chilies, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 1 bunch cilantro; ½ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 14 lbs ground pork
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1 teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas
oil (for frying)
3 cups mexican cheese
1 ¼ cups creme fraiche
2 cups canned tomatillos, drained
4 tablespoons water
2 serano chilies, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 bunch cilantro
½ cup sour cream

1
preheat oven to 350F,heat lard in a large sauce pan,add pork and crushed garlic,stir over medium heat until meat is browned.stir in oregano,cinnamon,cloves and pepper,cook for 3 min,stir constantly,then add sherry,sugar and salt,stir for another 3 min.remove from the heat.
2
cut the tortilla into 3/4 inch strips,heat oil in a frying pan and fry the tortilla strips until crispy and golden brown.
3
spread half of the pork mixture in a baking dish,top with half of the tortilla strips and cheese,add dollops of creme fraiche,repeat the layers,bake for 20-25 min or until bubbling.
4
meanwhile,make the tomatillo sauce:put all ingredients except sour cream in a blender,process until smooth,pour into a sauce pan and bring to a boil,then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minute.
5
stir the sour cream into sauce,season with salt and pepper,pour the mixture on top and sprinkle with cilantro,serve immediately.

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 14 lbs ground pork, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Pie With Chorizo falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tortilla Pie With Chorizo

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