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Torta (Mexican Sandwich)

Name: Torta (Mexican Sandwich)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6, 6 tortas
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ onion, (chopped (white or yellow)); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 ½ pounds chuck steak, (diced into small cubes); ½ teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more as needed); ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 medium avocados; 2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime)); ¼ white onion, (chopped); ¼ bunch cilantro, (chopped); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 6 telera rolls, (halved); ¼ cup butter, (softened); 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, (warmed); 10-12 ounces queso fresco, (sliced); 2 Roma tomatoes, (sliced); ¼ iceberg lettuce, (shredded); ¾ cup salsa

NUTRITION · PER SERVING35M COOK

CAL 50%·PRO 100%

CARBS 45G18% OF CAL

10G FIBER27G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 69G62% OF CAL

26G SAT44G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A Mexican sandwich made with seasoned steak, refried beans, avocado, cheese, and fresh toppings on a soft roll. Hearty and flavorful.

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Ingredients

serves 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ onion, (chopped (white or yellow))
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 ½ pounds chuck steak, (diced into small cubes)
½ teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more as needed)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium avocados
2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime))
¼ white onion, (chopped)
¼ bunch cilantro, (chopped)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 telera rolls, (halved)
¼ cup butter, (softened)
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, (warmed)
10-12 ounces queso fresco, (sliced)
2 Roma tomatoes, (sliced)
¼ iceberg lettuce, (shredded)
¾ cup salsa

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 35M

CAL 50%·PRO 100%

CARBS 45G18% OF CAL

10G FIBER27G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 69G62% OF CAL

26G SAT44G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 15m
Cook: 20m
Sodium: 1561mg
Total sugar: 8g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 1411mg
Calcium: 420mg
Iron: 7mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 15M
SODIUM: 1561MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Torta (Mexican Sandwich)

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

At a glance