These Mexican tortas are big, delicious sandwiches served on crusty sandwich rolls. This recipe is filled with steak, beans, avocado, and flavor!
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
770 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes on each side.
Step 2
Slice rolls lengthwise. Spread about 1 tablespoon sour cream onto one side of each roll and top with about 1/3 cup mashed pinto beans per sandwich. Place 1 cooked round steak per sandwich on top of pinto beans.
Step 3
Layer each sandwich with a portion of avocado slices, tomato slices, and sliced pickled jalapeños, about 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese.
Step 4
Squeeze a lime wedge over each sandwich, close, and serve.
Ingredients
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 lime, quartered
4 (3 ounce) thin-cut beef round steaks
4 Mexican-style sandwich rolls (bolillos)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed - divided
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced into quarters lengthwise
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce, divided
1 cup crumbled queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese), divided
