Torta Azteca or Pastel De Pobres

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 3
Delicious Torta Azteca or Pastel De Pobres recipe for your dinner night
in Mexican

Prep

35 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

12 day old tortillas
2 cups prepared salsa ( red or green )
2 -3 poblano chiles , roasted peeled , seeded and deveined , sliced in 1/4 inch strips
2 cups refried beans ( optional )
1 1/2 cups cream or 1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
1 1/2 cups ham , 1/4-inch strips
1 1/2 cups chicken , shredded
1 1/2 cups chorizo sausages
1 1/2 cups shredded pork
1 1/2 cups shredded beef
1 1/2 cups fish
avocado
cilantro
green onion ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
723
Sugar
9g
Fat
45g
Torta Azteca, also known as Pastel De Pobres, is a classic Mexican dish that takes tortillas to a whole new level. The dish is made by layering tortillas with meat, cheese, and salsa and then baking it in the oven until everything is melted, gooey, and delicious. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy night in with friends and family. The dish is versatile and can be made with any combination of meats and vegetables, making it a great way to use up leftover ingredients in your fridge. The Torta Azteca is also a great way to feed a crowd and is perfect for potlucks or parties.

Instructions

1.Place all sliced meat separately in bowls.
2.In a blender, blend your prepared salsa until it is smooth.
3.Pour the salsa into a bowl and add salt to taste.
4.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
5.Take a baking dish and put one layer of tortillas at the base.
6.Add some spoonfuls of salsa and spread it evenly over the tortillas.
7.Layer some strips of poblanos, cheese, ham, chicken, chorizo, and any other meat you desire.
8.Spread another layer of salsa over the toppings.
9.Repeat layers of tortillas and toppings until all ingredients are used up.
10.End the layering with a final layer of shredded cheese on top.
11.Pour cream or sour cream on top of the shredded cheese.
12.Bake in preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until it is heated through and cheese is melted.
13.Garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado, and green onion, and serve.

PROS

The Torta Azteca is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for satisfying your taste buds.
It is rich in protein and can be customized to your liking with any of your favorite meats.

This dish is perfect for serving a large group of people, as the recipe yields a lot of food.

It is also a great way to use up leftover tortillas and meat.

CONS

The dish can be high in calories and fat due to the amount of cheese and cream used.

It is also quite time-consuming to prepare and requires a lot of ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Torta Azteca is a protein-rich dish that is perfect for those who want to increase their protein intake.
The dish also contains plenty of vegetables, such as poblanos, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Using refried beans instead of some of the meats can also make the dish healthier and increase the fiber content.

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