Tortas De La Barda (Traditional Sandwiches From Tam

Name: Tortas De La Barda (Traditional Sandwiches From Tampico)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black beans prepared; 2/3 pound skirt steak; onion; bay leaf; 2 allspice berries; 8 tomatillos; 1 serrano chile may substitute jalapeno; 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon corn oil; salt; 1 pinch sugar; 2 13/16 ounces pork rinds; 2 sandwich rolls hearty; 2 slices turkey ham; 2 slices cheese head; 2 slices cheese yellow; 4 slices tomato; 1/2 avocado; cheese Panela, may substitute mozzarella; 1 turkey sausage cooked and crumbled

Servings: persons

1/2 cup black beans prepared
2/3 pound skirt steak
onion
bay leaf
2 allspice berries
8 tomatillos
1 serrano chile may substitute jalapeno
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon corn oil
salt
1 pinch sugar
2 13/16 ounces pork rinds
2 sandwich rolls hearty
2 slices turkey ham
2 slices cheese head
2 slices cheese yellow
4 slices tomato
1/2 avocado
cheese Panela, may substitute mozzarella
1 turkey sausage cooked and crumbled

1
Place the skirt steak into a pressure cooker and cover with water. Add a piece of onion, a bay leaf, and the allspice berries. Cook until tender and let cool completely before removing from the cooker and shredding.
2
Boil the tomatillos with the chile pepper until cooked through. Place them in the blender with a piece of onion and a clove of garlic and liquify.
3
Heat the oil in a pan and pour in the tomatillo puree. Add salt and sugar and, when the mixture begins to bubble, add the pork rinds. Cook for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
4
Slice the rolls in half and remove some of the bread from the middle to give room for the filling. Layer the beans, turkey ham, head cheese, yellow cheese, tomato, onion slices, avocado, shredded beef, pork rind, panela cheese, and sausage into the sandwich.

582

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup black beans prepared, 2/3 pound skirt steak, onion, bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Tortas De La Barda (Traditional Sandwiches From Tampico) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Tortas De La Barda (Traditional Sandwiches From Tampico)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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