Tortas
Description
These Mexican tortas are big, delicious sandwiches served on crusty sandwich rolls. This recipe is filled with steak, beans, avocado, and flavor!
Ingredients
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4 (3 ounce) thin-cut beef round steaks
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4 Mexican-style sandwich rolls (bolillos)
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1/4 cup sour cream, divided
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1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed - divided
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2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
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2 large tomatoes, sliced
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2 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced into quarters lengthwise
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2 cups shredded romaine lettuce, divided
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1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
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1 cup crumbled queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese), divided
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1 lime, quartered
Directions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes on each side.
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.
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.
4
Squeeze a lime wedge over each sandwich, close, and serve.