Carne Asada Torta
Savory and juicy carne asada loaded with all the favorite toppings! Onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, cheese, lettuce, and more. One bite won't be enough.
Carne Asada Torta
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Category
Beef
Cuisine
Mexican
Author:
PS Seasoning
Servings
2-4
Prep Time
24 hours
Cook Time
15 minutes
Savory and juicy carne asada loaded with all the favorite toppings! Onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, cheese, lettuce, and more. One bite won't be enough.
Ingredients
- 2 LB – Flank or skirt steak
- 1 – Mexican style Beer
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4 T – El Capitan Baja Citrus Chili Rub
- 1 – Lime
- 1 – Orange
- 3 Clove – Garlic
- 1 – Jalapeno
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¾ C – Grape Tomatoes, cut in ½
- ½ - Red Onion, Julienned
- 1 – Jalapeno
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1 T - Oil
- 1 – Avocado
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½ C – Quesadilla Cheese
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1 C – Lettuce, shredded
- 2 – Torta buns
Directions
- Trim the steak as needed and place in a bag for marinating.
- To the bag, add the juice from the lime and orange.
- Slice the jalapeno and peel and smash the garlic, add to the bag.
- Then pour in the beer. Massage the bag to mix and evenly distribute the marinade.
- Let the meat marinade for at least 4 hours, but up to 24.
- Remove the meat from the bag and allow to come to room temp while your grill heats up.
- In a sauté pan with the oil, sauté the red onion, grape tomatoes and sliced jalapeno for 3-4 minutes, season with El Capitan.
- Toast the buns and then build the tortas.
- Spread some shredded lettuce on the bottom bun.
- Thinly slice the steak on a bias into strips.
- Layer the steak on to the lettuce and top with cheese.
- Melt the cheese with a torch, if able.
- Top with sliced avocado and sauteed vegetables.
- Enjoy!
