Tortas Ahogadas

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Tortas Ahogadas

nowayjosecuisine591.147 months agoWaivio3 min read

Enjoy a flavorful twist on the classic torta with this delicious Torta de Res con Salsa Rojo. Featuring tender shredded beef, refried beans, and a homemade spicy salsa, this Mexican sandwich will become a favorite at your table. Follow these simple steps to create a torta bursting with authentic flavors.

Ingredients:

For the Salsa Rojo:

🍅 3 tomatoes
🧅 1/2 onion
🌿 1 bay leaf
🧄 5 garlic cloves
🌶️ 8 arbol chilies
🌿 A pinch of cumin seeds
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌿 A pinch of dry oregano
For the Tortas:
🥯 4 French dinner rolls, preferably 4 days old
🥓 Shredded beef (see other recipes for preparation)
🫘* Refried beans
🌰 Pickled red onions
🧀 Queso fresco
🌿 Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Salsa Rojo:
- In a medium pot, combine tomatoes, onion, bay leaf, garlic cloves, arbol chilies, and cumin seeds.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Boil until tomatoes are cooked and softened.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then transfer it to a blender. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- Blend until the salsa is smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and dry oregano.
- Return the blended salsa to the pot and simmer on high heat until it returns to a boil.
Prepare the Bread:
- Slice open the French dinner rolls and toast them until they become hard and crispy.
Assemble the Tortas:
- Spread a generous amount of refried beans on one side of the toasted rolls.
- Add a portion of shredded beef over the beans.
- Pour a ladle of the prepared salsa rojo over the beef.
- Top with pickled red onions, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh cilantro.
- Close with the other half of the roll and serve.