3.0 from 6 votes
Carne Asada Tortas with Chimichurri Sauce
This carne asade recipe is also simple to make with a handful of ingredients and only 30-minutes of marinating time. The sauce pairs very well with beef and topped on a warm and toasted bolillo roll is beyond heavenly.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 595 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce:
- handful Italian parsley stems removed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- handful fresh cilantro stems removed
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Carne Asada:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 2 pounds flap steak or skirt steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tortas:
- 4 to 6 bolillos Mexican rolls or French sandwich rolls, lightly buttered and toasted
- chimichurri sauce
- avocado slices optional
Instructions
Chimichurri Sauce:
- Puree all ingredients in a blender. Transfer to a bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
Cup of Yum
Carne Asada:
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and onion and mix well.
- Place steak in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over steak. Zip up the bag and massage marinade around so that the steak is well covered. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Remove the steak from the plastic bag and season with salt and pepper. Grill the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes, and then slice the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
Tortas:
- Place desired amount of meat onto a warm toasted bolillo. Top with chimichurri sauce. Garnish with avocado slices, if desired.
Notes
- I served these tortas with Mexican street corn, cebollitas, and slices of avocados.
Nutrition Information
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
584mg
(24%)
Potassium
718mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
388IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
15mg
(83%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 388IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.