Mexican Steak Torta
Mexican Steak Torta layers smoky grilled sirloin with warm refried beans, buttery avocado, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and tangy cotija on toasted, mayo-brushed rolls. It’s hearty yet fresh, with a satisfying mix of textures and a gentle kick of spice—perfect for a laid-back lunch or a casual weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Steak Torta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Season the steak with garlic salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Grill the steak on the preheated grill until medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side. Move the steak to a cutting board and cover it with foil.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Spread mayonnaise on both halves of each roll. Brown the rolls, mayonnaise-side down, until golden, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Put the refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until heated through, about 1 minute.
- 6
Slice the sirloin steak thinly against the grain.
- 7
Spread a thin layer of beans on the bottom half of each roll. Add layers of steak, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. Finish with cheese and the top half of the roll.
- Calories 563.91 kcal High 28%
- Protein 37.0 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 42.3 g 15%
- Total Fat 29.1 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 7.43 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.4 mg High 30%
- Sodium 650.54 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 6.85 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 3.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 216.27 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 5.3 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 919.41 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 19.21 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.23 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mexican Steak Torta is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 563.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Steak Torta?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican Steak Torta made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Oil, Cotija Cheese. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Steak Torta?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Steak Torta?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 563.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Steak Torta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Mexican Steak Torta healthy?
- Mexican Steak Torta has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 563.91 calories and 37.0 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 650.54 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.43 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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