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Tortas

A delicious Mexican sandwich filled with savory meat and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 bolillo rolls
  • 1 lb of cooked meat such as carnitas, grilled chicken, or steak
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 jalapeño sliced (optional)
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Serving plates

Method
 

  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients.
  2. Slice the bolillo rolls in half and toast them in a skillet until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, warm your cooked meat over medium heat.
  4. On the bottom half of each roll, spread a generous layer of refried beans.
  5. Layer the warm meat on top of the beans.
  6. Add sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, and tomato on top of the meat.
  7. On the top half of the roll, spread a layer of mayonnaise.
  8. Close the tortas and slice them in half for easier handling.
  9. Serve with lime wedges and optional jalapeño slices.

Notes

For added flavor, grill the assembled tortas for a few minutes until the bread is crispy.