Torta (Mexican Sandwich)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 tortas

  • Calories

    1064 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Torta (Mexican Sandwich)

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

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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)
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Make the guacamole. Add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mash with a fork to combine. Cover and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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