Description
Carne Asada Torta with Roasted Poblano Salsa is the ultimate indulgent Mexican sandwich. Juicy grilled steak, creamy avocado, melty cheese, and smoky poblano salsa are combined for a mouthwatering meal. It’s the perfect comfort food with bold, vibrant flavors—ideal for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing gathering.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 bolillo rolls or crusty sandwich rolls
1 ripe avocado, sliced
½ cup refried beans, warmed
1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Optional: pickled jalapeños, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato
2 poblano peppers
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small garlic clove
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Mix lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the steak with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Let them steam in a covered bowl for 10 minutes, then peel off the skin, remove seeds, and blend with sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic, and salt for the salsa.
- Grill the marinated steak for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare. Rest for 5 minutes and slice thinly.
- Toast the bolillo rolls, spread refried beans on the bottom half of each roll, and avocado slices on the top half.
- Assemble the tortas by layering the sliced steak, shredded cheese, poblano salsa, and optional toppings. Sprinkle with cilantro, close the sandwich, and press gently. Serve warm with extra salsa on the side.
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, swap the salsa with chipotle mayo.
Grilled veggies like peppers or onions can be added for extra flavor.
For a vegan version, replace steak with grilled portobello mushrooms or tofu, and use vegan cheese.
For added richness, consider adding crispy bacon or slices of ham.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 torta
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
