Tortas

Name: Tortas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 (3 ounce) thin-cut beef round steaks; 4 Mexican-style sandwich rolls (bolillos); 0.25 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

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

Recipe by Margo Hinkle

Updated on January 3, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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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

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes on each side.
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.
Layer each sandwich with a portion of avocado slices, tomato slices, and sliced pickled jalapeños, about 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese.
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 Fat 30g	39%
Saturated Fat 10g	48%
Cholesterol 57mg	19%
Sodium 391mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 92g	33%
Dietary Fiber 15g	53%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 44mg	221%
Calcium 285mg	22%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1387mg	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.