Go Back
–+ servings
Print

Carne Asada Torta

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 587kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb Sirloin steaks substitute filet mignon to elevate if desired
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Lime juice
  • 4 Sandwich Rolls
  • 1 cup Black beans with the juice from the can
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Queso fresco crumbled
  • 4 tbsp Fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 8 slices Tomatoes
  • 2 Avocados pitted and sliced
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Chipotle Aioli

  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Chipotle Sauce use more or less to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice use more or less to taste
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Submerge the steaks in a bowl with orange juice and lime juice for 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Lightly toast the rolls.
  • For the aioli: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Taste and adjust any of the ingredients as needed. (make a little more if needed for dipping).
  • Heat a saute pan on medium heat. Add in the beans, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, once the beans soften mash them with a fork. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Remove from the heat and cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Heat a nonstick pan or skillet on medium heat. Remove the steaks from the marinade. Once hot, add the oil and cook the steaks in the pan on both sides to your desired temperature using a thermometer (see below). (if the steaks are thick, sear the steaks in the pan and finish cooking in a 350 degree oven so they don't burn on the outside before reaching your desired temperature). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing very thin against the grain.
  • To build the sandwich: Spread a little of the aioli inside each half of bread, reserve the rest on the side for dipping the chips. Layer the sandwich by spread the black beans on the bottom half, top with cheese, cilantro, lettuce, sliced steak, tomatoes seasoned with salt, and avocado.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and aioli on the side for dipping.

Notes

Steak Internal Temperatures:
  • Rare: 115 - 120 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 125 - 130 degrees F
  • Medium: 135 - 140 degrees F
  • Medium Well: 145 - 150 degrees F
  • Well Done: 160 degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1274mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3305IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 4mg