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Andre Lewis

Carne Asada Torta

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bolillo rolls
  • 1 1/4 lbs skirt steak
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup warm refried beans
  • 4 oz Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 medium tomato cut into 8 slices
  • 1/3 cup pickled jalapeño slices
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema

Method
 

  1. Rub steak with lime juice, oil, cumin, and salt. Let stand 15 minutes while a griddle heats over high heat.
  2. Cook steak 3 to 5 minutes per side until browned and thickest section reaches 145°F.
  3. Rest steak 5 minutes; slice thinly across the grain.
  4. Split bolillos; toast cut sides on griddle 1 to 2 minutes until crisp.
  5. Spread bottom halves with warm beans; spread tops with crema.
  6. Layer steak, Oaxaca, avocado, tomato, and pickled jalapeños over beans.
  7. Close tortas; press gently. Serve with bread crisp and cheese softened.