**Tortas de Carne Asada: A Taste of Mexican Street Food**
Sizzling grilled steak, tender and flavorful, is the heart of the torta de carne asada, a classic Mexican street food sandwich. Picture a soft, fluffy bolillo roll, split open and generously filled with thinly sliced steak, guacamole, crema, and a vibrant salsa. The combination of textures and flavors in this sandwich is simply irresistible – the tender steak, the creamy guacamole, the tangy crema, and the spicy salsa come together to create a harmonious symphony of taste. This article features authentic recipes for all the essential components of the torta de carne asada, from the marinated steak to the homemade guacamole, crema, and salsa. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delicious Mexican street food staple in your own kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico!
TORTITAS DE CARNE
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium size dry skillet toast the almonds until golden. Cool. In the same skillet, heat the olive oil, and cook the onion until soft. Add the raisins, olives, tomato paste and cook 2 minutes. Add the parsley, bread crumbs, milk, and almonds. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the egg, meat, salt and pepper. When cooled form into patties about 2 inches in diameter.
- Place the flour on a small plate. Place the eggs in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a mediumsize skillet, over a mediumhigh heat. Dredge the tortitas de carne in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip them in the egg and place in the hot oil. Cook until golden and warmed through. Let drain on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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.
STEAK MILANESA TORTA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet.
- Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs. In another shallow bowl, add the panko. Lightly coat both sides of the steaks in the flour, then egg, then panko.
- Pan fry 2 steaks at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the skillet and onto a paper-towel-lined-plate. Repeat with the remaining 2 steaks. Sprinkle the fried steaks with salt. In a small bowl, add the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cut the rolls in half lengthwise and spread one side with the sour cream mixture. Lay the steaks on each roll and top with the lettuce, Roasted Salsa, jalapenos and avocados. Blast Spanish radio station and enjoy.
- Position a rack on the top of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast until soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the roasted vegetables to a food processor with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the cilantro, vinegar, sugar and lime juice. Pulse until chunky. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1280 kcal, Carbohydrate 85 g, Protein 69 g, Fat 80 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Sodium 12469 mg, Fiber 28 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN STEAK TORTA
This is a Mexican sandwich filled with char grilled steak, beans, avocado, lettuce and tomato all served up on a warm toasted roll. Growing up in Southern California this has become a family favorite. If cotija cheese is not available, use cheddar. Serve warm with Spanish rice.
Provided by Sarah Waltrip
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Season steak with garlic salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Grill steak on the preheated grill until medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat to a cutting board and cover with foil.
- Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread both halves of each roll with mayonnaise. Brown the rolls, mayonnaise-side down until golden, about 3 minutes. Warm the refried bean in a bowl in the microwave, about 1 minute on High, and slice the sirloin steak into thin strips.
- Spread a thin layer of beans on the bottom half of each roll, layer with steak, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. Top with cheese, if desired, and close the sandwich with the top of the roll.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1886.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 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
Tips:
- Choose the right steak: Flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak are all good choices for tortas de carne asada. Look for a steak that is about 1 inch thick and has a good amount of marbling.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak helps to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, or you can get more creative with your ingredients. Just be sure to marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the steak and keep it juicy. You can grill the steak, pan-fry it, or even broil it. Just be sure to cook it to your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest before slicing: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender and flavorful. Let the steak rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This is key to making any great sandwich. Use fresh tortillas, ripe tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. You can also add other toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa, to taste.
Conclusion:
Tortas de carne asada are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make a torta de carne asada that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new sandwich to try, give tortas de carne asada a try.
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