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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

**For Carne Asada:**
  • 1 pound of flap or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of salt or to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder add more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
**For Avocado Tomatillo Salsa:**
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 5 to 6 tomatillos peeled and chopped
  • 1/3 of a yellow onion chopped
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • 1 large avocado
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt add more to taste
**For Assembly:**
  • Telera rolls toasted
  • Refried beans
  • Thinly sliced avocado
  • Chopped lettuce
  • Sliced Oaxaca cheese
  • Crumbled cotija cheese
  • Optional: tomatoes pickled jalapenos, diced white onion, sour cream, finely chopped cilantro

Method
 

**Make the Salsa:**
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Sear tomatillos and onion for 4 to 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  3. In a food processor, combine seared tomatillos and onions with garlic cloves, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, jalapeños, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and set aside.
**Make the Carne Asada:**
  1. 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.
  2. Add flap steak to the marinade, ensuring it's evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
  3. Preheat skillet or grill over high heat.
  4. Sear the steaks until browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  5. Slice the steak into small cubes or thin strips against the grain.
**Assembly:**
  1. Take a toasted telera roll and spread refried beans on the bottom.
  2. Layer on the steak, Oaxaca cheese, cotija cheese, lettuce, avocado, white onion, cilantro, sour cream, and tomatillo salsa.
  3. 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!