Carne Asada Torta

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Hey, Foodies! Are you craving for some Mexican dish? It's a Mexican sandwich with a signature of chewy, baguette-like roll. The flavors here are bold, with quick pickled onions, avocado-radish salsa, grilled carne asada, and a layer of refried beans. This is the Carne Asada Torta, and here's how to make it.

Ingredients:​

For the Carne Asada:​

• 1 pound flank steak
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Torta:​

• Bolillo or telera rolls (Mexican sandwich rolls)
• Refried beans
• Avocado slices
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Red onion slices
• Jalapeño slices (optional)
• Mayonnaise
• Hot sauce (optional)
• Mexican cheese (queso fresco or panela), crumbled (optional)

Instructions:​

1. Marinate the Carne Asada:​

1. In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the flank steak in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the steak is well coated.
3. Cover the dish or seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors infuse into the meat.

2. Grill the Carne Asada:​

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Remove the marinated flank steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
3. Grill the steak for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. Flank steak is best served medium-rare to medium.
4. Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, thinly slice it against the grain.

3. Prepare the Tortas:​

1. Slice the bolillo or telera rolls horizontally, but not all the way through, so they open like a book.
2. Spread a layer of refried beans on one side of the bread and mayonnaise on the other.
3. Layer the sliced carne asada on top of the beans.
4. Add avocado slices, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion slices, and jalapeño slices if desired.
5. Sprinkle crumbled Mexican cheese on top and drizzle with hot sauce if you like it spicy.
6. Close the sandwich and press gently to compact the ingredients together.

4. Serve and Enjoy:​

• Serve the carne asada tortas immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy.
• You can pair them with a side of Mexican rice, tortilla chips, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy your homemade carne asada tortas!

 

[eihra520]

Holey moley these Carne Asada Tortas look unreal! Steak, beans, guac, all piled into a toasted bolillo roll .. what's not to love? Thanks for sharing! I might add a tip about toasting the bread with a little butter for an extra flavor bomb

 

[Kuromi_X.O]

Hey everyone! This Mexican sandwich looks so tasty! I wanna make it ASAP. Any tips for grilling the steak just right?

 

[EvanSeeker]

Your Carne Asada Torta looks incredibly delicious! I'm loving the combination of juicy grilled meat, fresh veggies, and that crusty bread. It's like a flavor explosion in every bite! Can't wait to make this for my next meal. Thanks for sharing such a mouthwatering recipe!

 

[Popsickle]

Yum! Carne Asada Torta sounds delicious! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!