Carne Asada Torta
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Carne Asada Torta
Description
The Carne Asada Torta is assembled using slices of carne asada, which is beef marinated for hours to tenderize and infuse flavor, then quickly grilled to avoid toughness. The meat is placed on freshly sliced telera rolls spread with mashed avocado, which adds creaminess. Toppings include thinly sliced vine-ripened tomatoes, red onion, shredded iceberg lettuce for crunch, crumbled cotija cheese for a salty element, and pickled jalapeños for a bright, spicy note. Optional refried beans add extra richness, and a few dashes of hot sauce can heighten the spice level.
The sandwich balances smoky, tender beef with fresh, crisp vegetables and creamy avocado, all held together in a soft but sturdy Mexican-style roll. The marinating and proper grilling of the carne asada are essential to achieve a flavorful and tender filling. This torta works well as a hearty lunch or casual dinner.
For best results, marinate the beef overnight or for several hours to maximize flavor and tenderness. The carne asada can be cooked on a grill, skillet, or grill pan that is well-heated. Avoid overcooking by grilling the meat for just a few minutes per side. Marinated steak can be frozen in a sealed bag for up to three months; thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe carne asada
sandwich assembly
- 2 telera rolls
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1 avocado small, mashed
- 1 tomato vine-riped, thinly sliced
- 1/8 red onion small, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 12 lices jalapeños pickled
- 1/4 cup refried beans optional
- 4 dashes hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Make 1 recipe for carne asada and cut grilled meat into sandwich sized portions.
- To assemble: Schmear avocado across the tops and bottoms of the telera rolls. Top bottom buns with meat followed by tomatoes, red onions, iceberg, cotija, pickled jalapenos, and hot sauce. Gently press the top buns over the sandwich. Serve.
Notes
- Marinate the beef overnight or for several hours to tenderize and maximize flavor.
- Preheat your grill, skillet, or grill pan before cooking the carne asada for best searing results.
- Cook the carne asada for only a few minutes on each side to prevent toughness.
- You can marinate the steak up to 2 days ahead of time for convenience.
- To freeze, seal the marinated steak in a resealable bag with excess air removed and freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1280kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 69g | 138% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 12469mg | 520% |
| Potassium | 2700mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 28g | 112% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 11916IU | 238% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 376mg | 38% |
| Iron | 21mg | 117% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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