Chile and Lime Steak Tortas |
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A four-bite version of the classic Mexican sandwich. We used flap meat, a thin steak that marinates and grills quickly. Ingredients:
juice of 1 lime |
1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder |
4 teaspoons vegetable oil |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 pound flap meat* or skirt steak, cut into 3- to 4-in.-wide strips if needed |
8 small dinner rolls, split |
1 cup shredded jack cheese |
1 avocado, sliced thinly |
2 cans (4 oz. each) sliced jalapeños, drained |
about 1/4 cup mexican crema or sour cream |
Directions:
1. Mix lime juice, chile powder, oil, and salt in a medium bowl. Add steak, turning to coat evenly with marinade. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
2. Heat grill to high (450° to 550°). Cook steak, covered, turning once, until grill marks appear and steak is slightly pink in the center, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes, then slice thinly to fit in rolls.
3. Open rolls and sprinkle each with about 2 tbsp. cheese. Grill rolls, cut sides up and covered, until crisp and cheese starts to melt, about 1 minute.
4. Fill rolls with steak, avocado, half the jalapeños, and a drizzle of crema. Serve with remaining jalapeños on the side.
5. *Available at most Latino markets.
6. Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.
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