Carne Asada Torta Recipes

CARNE ASADA TORTA

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.

CARNE ASADA TORTA

Steps:

• Make 1 recipe for carne asada and cut grilled meat into sandwich sized portions.
• To assemble: Schmear avocado across the tops and bottoms of the telera rolls. Top bottom buns with meat followed by tomatoes, red onions, iceberg, cotija, pickled jalapenos, and hot sauce. Gently press the top buns over the sandwich. Serve.

CARNE ASADA TORTA

Steps:

• Cut the steak into small bite size pieces.
• Add the parsley, garlic salt, and pepper and coat evenly.
• Heat frying pan on high till hot (water should sizzle on pan).
• Heat oil for a few seconds and immediately add meat in center of pan and quickly spread meat to one layer.
• Once oil has dissipated and the meat has browned, add a tablespoon of water to pan and quickly scrap pan to coat the meat.
• Set aside once water has evaporated.
• Spread mayonnaise on bolillo rolls and heat mayonnaise side down on pan until toasty golden brown.
• Serve with refried beans, carne asada, shredded lettuce, guacamole and pico de gallo on roll.

CARNE ASADA TORTA (POC CHUC TORTA)

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.

TORTA ASADA (MEXICAN CARNE ASADA SANDWICH)

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!).

CARNE ASADA TORTAS

Steps:

• Place skirt stead in large ziploc bag.
• In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, chili powder, oregano and cumin together;.
• set aside.
• Place 1/2 of the onions and citrus fruits on each side of skirt steak in ziploc bag.
• Pour orange juice mixture over all.
• Close the bag and place in a container (in case it leaks) and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours or overnight.
• Chili mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, chili powder and cumin together.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high.
• Slice torta rolls in half, lengthwise.
• Spray each side with vegetable cooking spray and place, cut side down, on heated grill.
• Cook 1-2 minutes, watching very carefully.
• Remove from grill and keep warm.
• Remove meat from marinade and grill 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness.
• Remove from grill to a rimmed cutting board and slice across grain of meat into 1/2" strips.
• Spread each half of torta roll with an equal portion of chili mayonnaise.
• Layer a portion of meat on bottom of each roll.
• Top with desired garnishes and serve.

TORTAS DE CARNE ASADA - GRILLED STEAK SANDWICHES

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.