Tortas Ahogadas

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Recipe ingredients:
  • 🍅 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
  • 🥯 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
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Tortas Ahogadas
nowayjosecuisine586.476 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare the Bread:
    • Slice open the French dinner rolls and toast them until they become hard and crispy.
  3. 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.

Cooking Tips:

  • Use day-old French rolls for the best texture after toasting.
  • Adjust the number of arbol chilies in the salsa for desired spice level.
  • If queso fresco is unavailable, substitute with feta cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Tortas


Equipment:

  • Medium pot
  • Blender
  • Knife and cutting board

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