TORTAS DE CARNE GUISADA

Marcy Inspired

Tortas de Carne Guisada are flavorful Mexican sandwiches made with marinated and fried chuck steak, Hatch green chile, and onion, all served on toasted rolls. These mouth-watering tortas are topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and a zesty chili-lime dressing. This delicious recipe by Marcy Inspired brings bold flavors and comforting textures together in every bite.

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Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

For Marinade:

1 lb. boneless chuck steak cut into strips
season with salt
pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
juice of 2 small limes
½ cup of orange juice.
Place in sealed ziplock bag or container with lid and let marinate overnight.

For Chile-Lime Dressing/Sauce:

2 Tbsp. mayonaise
2 Tbsp. sour cream
½ tsp. red chile powder
1 small lime of juice
salt to taste

*Amounts are not exact. You can use more or less of any of the ingredients, according to your own taste. Whisk together all the ingredients until you have a smooth, spreadable sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For Tortas de Carne Guisada:

1 lbs. marinated steak strips
¼ cup onion chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped Hatch green chile
cheese of your choice I used sliced muenster cheese
bolillo or telera rolls sliced down the middle
butter at room temperature
lettuce shredded
tomato sliced
avocado sliced

Instructions

Heat skillet with enough oil to lightly coat the bottom. Fry marinated strips of meat in it.
Add in onion and green chile and combine well. When meat is fully cooked and liquid has cooked out, place cheese slices on top, cover, and remove from burner.
Heat griddle. Slice bolillo or telera rolls down the middle, and spread butter on the inside of the rolls.
Place butter side down on griddle and let toast until golden brown.
Spread chile-lime dressing on toasted side of rolls. Add carne guisada with melted cheese on bottom roll.
Top with desired amount of lettuce and tomato. Place a generous helping of avocado on to bun.
Season with a little salt.
Close sandwich and enjoy!