Tortas De Bisteca Recipe

Name: Tortas De Bisteca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound thinly cut milanesa (round steak) or other lean beef; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus 1 pinch); 2 limes; 1 haas avocado; 1/2 (about) cups refried beans; 1/2 (about) cups creme fraiche, sour cream or crema; 1 (about) cups chopped iceburg lettuce; tomato slices for each sandwich (number depends on sice of your tomatoes); 1 cup shredded jack cheese or slices for each sandwich; 4 bolillos or other smallish soft rolls; oil for the pan; pickled jalapenos (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 pound thinly cut milanesa (round steak) or other lean beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus 1 pinch)
2 limes
1 haas avocado
1/2 (about) cups refried beans
1/2 (about) cups creme fraiche, sour cream or crema
1 (about) cups chopped iceburg lettuce
tomato slices for each sandwich (number depends on sice of your tomatoes)
1 cup shredded jack cheese or slices for each sandwich
4 bolillos or other smallish soft rolls
oil for the pan
pickled jalapenos (optional)

1
Thinly slice your beef into strips - you don't want to be gnawing off big hunks as you eat your sandwich. Toss it with cumin, juice from 1 lime, 1/2 tsp salt, and set aside. Roughly mash the avocado with juice from 1/2 the other lime and a pinch of salt. Set aside. Warm your beans. Chop the lettuce and slice the tomato.
2
Heat a large skillet and add oil to coat. When the skillet is hot, add in the beef and cook until it is just cooked through, just a few minutes. Remove the meat to a plate and if there is a lot of residual liquid drain that off. Add a bit more oil to the pan and toast the buns cut side down until that side is crispy and golden.
3
Assemble the sandwiches. Slather each bottom roll with 2-3 tablespoons of beans. Give each top bun a similar schmear of mashed avocado. Top the beans with cheese, then beef, then the cream of choice. Next add lettuce and tomato, and jalapenos if you want. Press the top bun down onto the sandwich (I like mine a little bit smashed), cut (or not) and serve!

390

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound thinly cut milanesa (round steak) or other lean beef, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus 1 pinch), 2 limes, and more.

Yes, Tortas De Bisteca falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tortas De Bisteca

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