Carne Asada Sandwiches With Avocados And Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipes

TORTAS DE CARNE ASADA - GRILLED STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• TO make the mayo sauce, mix together mayonnaise, chipotle puree, vinegar and garlic. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Season meat with garlic salt and pepper; cook to desired doneness on a grill or in a frying pan with a little oil.
• Slice each telera roll in half horizontally and spread mayo sauce on both halves.
• Place torta halves on cookie sheet and heat in oven until crisp.
• Remove from oven and add two slices of cheese to half of each roll.
• Place carne asada on top of cheese.
• Add tomatoes, onion and lettuce.
• Place avocado slices on the other half of each roll.
• Close halves and serve.

CARNE ASADA SANDWICHES WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Rinse the onion slices in a strainer under cold running water.
• Pat dry; place in a bowl.
• Cover with the red wine vinegar.
• Set aside for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Pound the garlic with salt, using a mortar and pestle, to make a paste.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and incorporate it into the garlic.
• Slowly add the olive oil, stirring with the pestle to incorporate it.
• (If you don't have a mortar and pestle, this can be done in a food processor.) Spoon the garlic mixture over the steak, spreading it with the back of a spoon.
• Season with salt.
• Turn the meat over and do the same with the other side.
• Combine the mayonnaise, pureed chipotle and sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon of the lime juice in another small bowl.
• Grill or fry the beef over high heat, 3 minutes.
• Turn; cook to medium rare, 1-2 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Cut the rolls in half; spread each half with 1 tablespoon of the chipotle mayonnaise.
• Arrange the avocado slices on the top half of the roll; top with a few onion rings.
• Cut the meat into pieces roughly the size of the bread; arrange on the onion rings.
• Add the bottom half of the roll; press gently to compact everything together.