Ground Beef Tortas
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
551 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Ground Beef Tortas
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These Ground Beef Tortas are cheesy Mexican sandwiches made with pieces of warm, crusty bread filled with lots of seasoned ground beef and topped with gooey, melted cheese. Served open-faced, these tortas de carne molida, are a quick and mouthwatering treat that are great for a casual weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 diced tomato
- ¼ diced onion
- 1-2 diced garlic cloves
- 1 diced jalapeño (optional)
- 4 Mexican bolillos (or French bread, see notes)
- 2 cups shredded cheese such as Mexican muenster, Chihuahua, asadero or Oaxaca
- ½ cup mayonnaise
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Heat a medium cast-iron skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
- When almost completely browned, add the diced onions, garlic, and jalapeño (if using) and sauté until translucent and aromatic.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Season meat with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Cut the bread down the middle lengthwise.
- Carefully scoop out some of the soft white middle part (crumb), without puncturing the bread, to create a gap along the middle for the filling.
- Spread mayo on the inside of each of the halves of bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Place the bread in the oven for 2-3 minutes, then take it out, flip it and let the other side toast for another 1-2 minutes. (Alternatively, you can lightly toast the bread on the stove on a comal or pan.)
- Remove the bread from the oven and spoon the ground beef onto each of the halves of bread. Top with shredded cheese.
- Place back in the oven until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Feel free to slice each torta into smaller pieces depending on the size of your bread. Top with jalapeño salsa for extra flavor and spice.
Notes
- If you cannot find bolillos, substitute French bread instead. Cut the French bread lengthwise down the middle. To make it easier, you can leave the bread halves whole and follow the same steps for the recipe. Then just slice each of the halves into about 4" to 6" pieces at the very end.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4 servings
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
44.1g
(15%)
Protein
47.4g
(95%)
Fat
21.1g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5.9g
(30%)
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
573mg
(24%)
Potassium
585mg
(17%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Sugar
5.6g
(11%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
32mg
(178%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 servings | |
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.1g | 15% |
| Protein | 47.4g | 95% |
| Fat | 21.1g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 5.6g | 11% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 32mg | 178% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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