Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches
Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches layer thin seared steak with creamy mashed pinto beans, cool sour cream, and buttery avocado on crusty bolillos. Crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, tangy pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco add balance and texture, finished with a bright squeeze of lime. Great for a casual lunch or an easy weeknight dinner when you want bold, fresh flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the steaks in the pan to your preferred doneness, about 5 minutes per side.
- 2
Slice the rolls lengthwise. Spread about 1 tablespoon sour cream on one side of each roll and add about 1/3 cup mashed pinto beans to each sandwich. Place 1 cooked round steak on top of the pinto beans for each sandwich.
- 3
Add to each sandwich a portion of avocado slices, tomato slices, and sliced pickled jalapeños, about 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco.
- 4
Squeeze a lime wedge over each sandwich, close the sandwich, and serve.
- Calories 867.76 kcal High 43%
- Protein 57.03 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 72.45 g 26%
- Total Fat 39.98 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 15.76 g High 79%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.78 mg High 46%
- Sodium 1432.69 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 17.81 g Good Source 64%
- Total Sugars 11.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 578.44 mg Good Source 45%
- Iron 8.12 mg Good Source 45%
- Potassium 1567.35 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 296.14 mcg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin C 33.7 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Bolillo Roll, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 867.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Bolillo Roll, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Lime. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 867.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches healthy?
- Mexican Beef Tortas Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 867.76 calories and 57.03 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1432.69 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.76 g (79% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, 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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