Tortas

Tortas

Delicious Mexican tortas, or sandwiches, that are so easy to make — and eat!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 (3 ounce) thin-cut beef round steaks
  • 4 Mexican-style sandwich rolls (bolillos)
  • ¼ cup sour cream, divided
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans – drained, rinsed, and mashed – divided
  • 2 avocados – peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced into quarters lengthwise
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce, divided
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese), divided
  • 1 lime, quartered

Directions

Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes on each side.

Step 2
Slice rolls lengthwise. Spread about 1 tablespoon sour cream onto one side of each roll and top with about 1/3 cup mashed pinto beans per sandwich. Place 1 cooked round steak per sandwich on top of pinto beans.

Step 3
Layer each sandwich with a portion of avocado slices, tomato slices, and sliced pickled jalape?os, about 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese.

Step 4
Squeeze a lime wedge over each sandwich, close, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

770
Calories
30g
Fat
92g
Carbs
36g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 770
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 39%
Saturated Fat10g 48%
Cholesterol57mg 19%
Sodium391mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate92g 33%
Dietary Fiber15g 53%
Total Sugars6g
Protein36g
Vitamin C44mg 221%
Calcium285mg 22%
Iron8mg 42%
Potassium1387mg 30%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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