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