Mexican Style Steak Sandwich (Torta)

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Queso fresco is often cheaper and provides a similar flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado at a lower cost.

Season the New York Strip steaks with coarsely ground sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.

Cut the Anaheim chili pepper, de-seed it, and flatten it out.

Roast the Anaheim chili pepper over the fire.

Mix adobo seasoning into mayonnaise to create a seasoned aioli.

Prepare a lump mesquite fire for cooking the steaks.

Grill the steaks for about 1.5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest.

Cut the bolillo rolls in half and butter them.

Toast the bolillo rolls on the grill until slightly crispy.

Assemble the sandwich by spreading the adobo aioli on the top half of the roll.

Layer sliced avocado, roasted Anaheim chili, chipotle salsa, and tomato on the bottom half of the roll.

Close the sandwich and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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