Spicy Mexican Torte

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Spicy Mexican Torte, a flavorful layered dish that brings bold Tex-Mex flavors to your table. Featuring layers of soft flour tortillas, perfectly spiced ground beef (or turkey), hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a rich combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, this baked delight is a feast for the senses. Enhanced by aromatic spices like chili powder and cumin and topped with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, sour cream, and jalapeños, every bite is bursting with zesty goodness. Quick to prep, easy to assemble, and irresistibly cheesy, this Mexican-inspired casserole-style torte is the perfect crowd-pleaser for family meals, potlucks, or game-day feasts. Serve warm and watch it disappear from the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large Flour tortillas
• 500 grams Ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 400 grams (1 can) Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 200 grams Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 250 ml Tomato sauce
• 400 grams (1 can) Diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 200 grams Shredded cheddar cheese
• 200 grams Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 100 grams Sour cream (optional for topping)
• 1 medium Sliced jalapeños (optional for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan or deep dish baking dish.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Add the taco seasoning mix, chili powder, and ground cumin to the skillet. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 6

Mix in the black beans, corn kernels, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Place one flour tortilla at the bottom of the greased springform pan. Spread a portion of the meat and bean mixture evenly over the tortilla, followed by a layer of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 8

Repeat the layering process (tortilla, meat mixture, cheese) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a tortilla topped with a generous layer of cheese.

Step 9

Bake the torte in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and golden brown.

Step 10

Carefully remove the torte from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. If using a springform pan, release the sides of the pan.

Step 11

Slice the torte into wedges and garnish with chopped cilantro, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(166433.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	38373.1

Total Fat 698.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 279.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 842.9mg	0%
Sodium 20308.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7989.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2340.6g	0%
Total Sugars 5325.2g
Protein 1996.1g	0%

Vitamin D 42.9IU	0%
Calcium 22630.8mg	0%
Iron 571.7mg	0%
Potassium 399595.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.6%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 69.1%