Mexican Steak Torta
Description
This Mexican steak torta recipe yields a hearty sandwich with grilled steak, beans, avocado, lettuce, and tomato, on a warm roll with cotija cheese.
Ingredients
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oil for the grill
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1 pound sirloin steak
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1 tablespoon garlic salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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ground cayenne pepper to taste
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4 kaiser rolls, split
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup refried beans
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1 large avocado, thinly sliced
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1 large tomato, sliced
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2 cups shredded lettuce
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1 ounce crumbled cotija cheese
Directions
1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Season steak with garlic salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
3
Grill on the preheated grill until medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer steak to a cutting board and cover with foil.
4
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread both halves of each roll with mayonnaise. Brown rolls, mayonnaise-side down, until golden, about 3 minutes.
5
Place refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until warmed through, about 1 minute.
6
Slice sirloin steak against the grain into thin strips.
7
Spread a thin layer of beans on bottom half of each roll. Layer with steak, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. Top with cheese and top half of roll.