Torta (Mexican Sandwich)

5 from 5 votes

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!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: tortas

Author: Isabel Orozco-Moore

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!

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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!

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