Here’s how to make the perfect torta in less than 10 minutes! Imagine sinking your teeth into a delicious Mexican sandwich bursting with juicy carne asada and topped with creamy avocado tomatillo salsa verde. This recipe is your ticket to sandwich heaven!
Ingredients
Method
**Make the Salsa:**
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sear tomatillos and onion for 4 to 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a food processor, combine seared tomatillos and onions with garlic cloves, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, jalapeños, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the salsa to a bowl and set aside.
**Make the Carne Asada:**
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, white vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and black pepper to make a marinade.
- Add flap steak to the marinade, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Preheat skillet or grill over high heat.
- Sear the steaks until browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Slice the steak into small cubes or thin strips against the grain.
**Assembly:**
- Take a toasted telera roll and spread refried beans on the bottom.
- Layer on the steak, Oaxaca cheese, cotija cheese, lettuce, avocado, white onion, cilantro, sour cream, and tomatillo salsa.
- Seal the sandwich and enjoy!
Notes
- For melty Oaxaca cheese, broil it in the oven before adding other toppings.
- Customize your torta with your favorite toppings like tomatoes or pickled jalapenos, or skip ingredients you don’t like. The possibilities are endless!