Torta De Carne Asada

Name: Torta De Carne Asada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 c sliced onions; 1 Tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp mexican oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 serrano pepper minced; 1/2 lb thinly sliced tenderized chuck; 1/4 c cilantro, fresh minced; 1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 avocado; 1 Tbsp ricotta cheese; 1 wheat thin rounds

By Deborah Garza
@debbie1024

I've eaten tortas and I wasn't a big fan of the bread that was being used (French). The bread is too thick and I couldn't taste the filling. This is my version of the torta.

Rating:

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Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Saute

Ingredients

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1/4 c

sliced onions
1 Tbsp

lime juice
1 tsp

minced garlic
1/4 tsp

garlic powder
1/4 tsp

chili powder
1/2 tsp

mexican oregano
1 tsp

ground cumin
1

serrano pepper minced
1/2 lb

thinly sliced tenderized chuck
1/4 c

cilantro, fresh minced
1 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin
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salt and pepper to taste
1/2

avocado
1 Tbsp

ricotta cheese
1

wheat thin rounds

How to Make Torta De Carne Asada

Step-by-Step

In a medium heated skillet add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Saute until slightly translucent, add meat, lime juice, serrano pepper, chili powder, oregano, salt/pepper, and cumin. Cook to your liking(medium-rare etc).
Place wheat thin round halves on a cookie sheet and heat in oven until crisp.
Add asada strips on each halve with ricotta cheese, avocado, and serve.

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