Description
These Carne Asada Tortas are packed with juicy steak, melty cheese, creamy guacamole, and all your favorite toppings on a crusty roll. Simple, hearty, and full of satisfying layers in every bite.
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For the carne asada:
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil, plus more for searing
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the tortas:
- 2 ciabatta or other hard sandwich rolls
- 6 ounce Oaxaca cheese, sliced
- 1 cup guacamole
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- fresh or pickled jalapeño slices
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together avocado oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the steaks to the mixture and turn them so they are fully covered in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. You can also leave it overnight for more flavor.
- Once marinated, preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat a large oven-safe skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear the steaks for about 5 – 7 minutes on each side until browned and the edges get a little crispy.
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and place the steaks on a cutting board. Allow them to rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly.
- While the meat is resting, slice the bread and open it up. Lay on some cheese slices and bake at 350°F for 6 – 8 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted.
- Finish by layering on the sliced steak, guacamole, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, cilantro, and jalapeños. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
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