
Torta (Mexican Sandwich)
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 tortas
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Calories
1064 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican

Torta (Mexican Sandwich)
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Tortas, or Mexican sandwiches, are a popular dish made from a telera roll filled with meat, queso fresco, refried beans, avocado, and salsa!
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Ingredients
For the meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ onion, chopped (white or yellow)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ pounds chuck steak, diced into small cubes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
For the guacamole
- 2 medium avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ¼ white onion, chopped
- ¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For assembling
- 6 telera rolls, halved
- ¼ cup Butter, softened
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, warmed
- 10-12 ounces queso fresco, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ iceberg lettuce, shredded
- ¾ cup salsa (chile de arbol salsa, salsa verde, or roasted tomato salsa)
Instructions
- Make the meat. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak, onion, garlic, and seasonings, and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and all the juices have caramalized. Remove from the heat and cover until ready to serve.
- Make the guacamole. Add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mash with a fork to combine. Cover and set aside.
- Toast the bread. Add a thin layer of butter to the inside of the telera rolls and toast them cut-side down on a skillet over medium-high until browned.
- Assemble. Assemble the tortas by adding a layer of the refried beans on the bottom half of the rolls, followed by guacamole, a few slices of queso fresco, tomatoes, the cooked meat, lettuce and some salsa. Gently press the top half of the telera over the torta and repeat until they have all been assembled. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can easily be prepped ahead of time and assembled later! Simply prep the ingredients and store them in the fridge in separate airtight containers for up to 2-3 days. When ready to consume, assemble your tortas and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1torta
Calories
1064kcal
(53%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
Trans Fat
3g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
1994mg
(83%)
Potassium
1319mg
(38%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1232IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
388mg
(39%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tortas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1064 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1torta | |
Calories | 1064kcal | 53% |
Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
Protein | 59g | 118% |
Fat | 63g | 97% |
Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
Sodium | 1994mg | 83% |
Potassium | 1319mg | 28% |
Fiber | 10g | 40% |
Sugar | 9g | 18% |
Vitamin A | 1232IU | 25% |
Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
Calcium | 388mg | 39% |
Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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