The torta asada is a delicious Mexican sandwich made with carne asada, or grilled steak, and a variety of toppings. It is a popular street food in Mexico and is also served in many Mexican restaurants. The carne asada is typically marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs, then grilled to perfection. The steak is then sliced and placed on a soft roll, which is then topped with a variety of ingredients such as guacamole, salsa, onions, cilantro, and cheese. This hearty and flavorful sandwich is sure to satisfy your hunger and tantalize your taste buds.
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CARNE ASADA TORTA
My memories of Mexican carne asada tortas are tied to the ham tortas that El Chavo del Ocho made famous through out the world. Before coming to California I never had the chance to try these delicious sandwiches. Today I will share with you my favorite torta recipe with grilled meat. It is served with tomato, lettuce, avocado, refried beans and mayonnaise, and then wrapped in a lightly toasted roll. To give it an authentic touch, don't forget to add thin slices of jalapeños. Enjoy and Viva Mexico!
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season the meat how you like it or purchase it already seasoned and ready to cook.
- Open the rolls and spread some mayo over the surface inside.
- Put the rolls over a griddle or grill and heat until lightly toasted.
- At the same time, grill the meat until it's cooked, but still tender.
- Remove the buns from the heat and spread some refried beans on them.
- Immediately add pieces of meat, then slices of avocado, some lettuce and then tomatoes.
- Add a few pieces of jalapeño to give it a spicy touch. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CARNE ASADA CHEESE TACOS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish, combine the butter, tequila, thyme, serrano, garlic and cilantro and mix well. Transfer steak to the marinade and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Cook the steak, turning occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Cut the meat against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
- On the same griddle used to cook the steak, over medium-high heat, place 3 (1/4 cup) mounds of cheese spaced 2 inches apart. Let cook for 3 minutes (the cheese will spread flat like a tortilla, make sure they don't stick together). After the cheese browns on the bottom (the cheese will stay white on the top side), add 1/4 cup sliced meat over half of the cheese and fold the other half over like a half moon-shaped quesadilla. Transfer to a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Repeat the procedure with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve each cheese taco with sliced avocado and salsa or hot sauce.
AUTHENTIC BAJA-MEXICAN STREET TACOS (CARNE ASADA)
On weekend getaways from San Diego to the beaches in Ensenada and Rosarito (Baja California), I found my favorite meal in the delicious soft skirt steak tacos sold by the taqueria street vendors. This recipe tastes exactly how I remember them - without having to make the trip across the border. Muy bueno! Top with some freshly squeezed lime juice and spicy salsa if you like.
Provided by Wendy H
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine orange juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne in a large freezer bag. Submerge skirt steaks in the marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the steaks until hot and firm in the center or to your preferred doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a flat work surface and slice as thinly as possible against the grain.
- Heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a microwave. Keep tortillas warm in a folded sheet of aluminum foil covered by a thick towel.
- Add steak to each tortilla and top with white onion and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
CARNE ASADA SANDWICH
These Mexican-inspired sandwiches are spread with chipotle mayonnaise, filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese, and topped with avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 6h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/2 cup cilantro, green onions, 1 1/2 tablespoon ground chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic basil spread, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate chipotle mayonnaise for at least 1 hour.
- Combine beef tri-tip, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, juice of 1 lime, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, and Mexican oregano in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate beef mixture for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until onions soften and become golden and beef browns, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chopped cilantro and jalapeno peppers.
- Spread each hoagie bun with 2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise. Spoon beef mixture into buns and top each sandwich with 2 ounces Asiago cheese.
- Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted and warm, about 5 minutes. Divide fresh avocado, cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro over the 4 sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 63.4 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1062.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
TORTA ASADA (MEXICAN CARNE ASADA SANDWICH)
1 star reviewer zmailed me and said: "I really don't think the problem was with your recipe at all, my family are not big on things like avacado, or chilli like me. It was just not for my family." i'm not sure why she tried my recipe if her family doesnt like the ingredients or why she didnt comment in her review, but i have an idea; careful what you say around here, people can leave bad reviews even if they havent tried your recipe..sucks :( if you can, start by going to a carniceria & picking up some pre-marinated carne asada & some bolillos. if thats not available to you then i suggest you marinate the steaks in Recipe #220759 only through step 6 using ingredients vinegar through paprika & you can use any soft roll type bread if you cant find bolillos. these are so tasty you HAVE to try 'em!!
Provided by catalinacrawler
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- start by making the salsa fresca; combine all salsa ingredients & chill for an hour.
- about 20 minutes before you're ready to cook the meat combine guacamole ingredients with a electric mixer until smooth. i'd suggest bring out the salsa now & hav some tortilla chips for dipping while waiting for the rest of the meal.
- turn oven on 250 for toasting.
- heat beans on med-low until hot.
- in a large skillet or on a bbq cook steaks until light brown on the outside & still slightly pink in the middle -- carne asada should not be dark brown & charred.
- once done let sit for 5 minutes.
- while the meat is resting slice bolillos in half & toast for 4 minutes.
- cut carne asada into small pieces or strips.
- spread one half of the bolillos with guacamole.
- spread the other half with hot beans.
- sprinkle cheese on beans, if using, & top with carne asada, lettuce, salsa fresca & hot sauce, if using.
- close sandwich, press down & cut in half.
- serve with extra salsa & guacamole (if there's any left still!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 172.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 3, Protein 27
CARNE ASADA TORTA (POC CHUC TORTA)
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the meat in a 13-by-9-inch glass dish. Sprinkle the meat on both sides with salt and pepper. Toss the meat with the thyme and oregano, making sure the meat is evenly coated. Pour the orange juice all over the meat. Let the meat marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill, or use a stovetop grill pan, on high heat.
- Once the grill is hot, grill the meat for 5 minutes per side, using tongs to flip the meat. Remove the meat from the heat and allow to rest, covered, for about 10 minutes.
- Slice the meat into pieces large enough to fit the bolillo roll. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the inside halves of each bolillo roll. Season with some more salt and pepper. Slightly toast the bolillo roll on the grill, cut side down, about 1 minute. Place a sliced piece of meat on the inside of the roll. Add the avocado and tomato slices. Serve with some pickled jalapenos alongside.
TORTAS DE CARNE ASADA - GRILLED STEAK SANDWICHES
Make and share this Tortas De Carne Asada - Grilled Steak Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mariposa13
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- TO make the mayo sauce, mix together mayonnaise, chipotle puree, vinegar and garlic. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Season meat with garlic salt and pepper; cook to desired doneness on a grill or in a frying pan with a little oil.
- Slice each telera roll in half horizontally and spread mayo sauce on both halves.
- Place torta halves on cookie sheet and heat in oven until crisp.
- Remove from oven and add two slices of cheese to half of each roll.
- Place carne asada on top of cheese.
- Add tomatoes, onion and lettuce.
- Place avocado slices on the other half of each roll.
- Close halves and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality skirt steak or flank steak.
- Make sure to marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the steak over high heat until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Serve the torta on a soft, fresh roll with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Torta asada is a delicious and satisfying Mexican sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is made with marinated grilled steak, refried beans, cheese, avocado, and salsa. The steak is flavorful and tender, and the combination of toppings is delicious. You can enjoy this sandwich for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack.
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