Description
Learn how to make delicious Mexican Tortas at home with this easy recipe. These hearty sandwiches are packed with your choice of meat, refried beans, avocado, and more, all served on a toasted roll.
Ingredients
Scale
Telera or Bolillo Rolls:
4 rolls
Cooked Meat:
1 pound (such as carnitas, grilled chicken, or steak)
Refried Beans:
1 cup, warmed
Avocado:
1 ripe, sliced
Pickled Jalapeños:
1/2 cup
Shredded Lettuce:
1 cup
Tomato:
1, sliced
Red Onion:
1/2 cup, sliced
Queso Fresco or Mozzarella:
1/2 cup
Mayonnaise:
1/4 cup
Chipotle in Adobo:
1 tablespoon (optional)
Salt and Pepper:
To taste
Butter or Oil:
For toasting
Instructions
- Slice and Prep: Cut rolls in half, hollow out if desired. Mix mayonnaise with chipotle.
- Assemble: Spread beans and chipotle mayo on halves. Layer with meat, avocado, tomato, onion, lettuce, jalapeños, and cheese. Season.
- Toast: Toast tortas in buttered skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Customize with different proteins like chorizo or eggs.
- Traditional rolls are telera or bolillo, but any crusty roll works.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 torta
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
