Mexican Torta Cubana Recipe

Mexican Torta Cubana Recipe

The Torta Cubana is a classic Mexican sandwich typically filled with a mix of meats, such as jamón, roasted pork like carnitas, chorizo, or carne asada.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2
Calories 739 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Unsalted butter – 3 tbsp
  • Sandwich roll sliced lengthwise down the middle – 1
  • Carnitas – ½ cup
  • Ham – 1 to 2 slices
  • American-style cheddar cheese – 2 slices
  • Refried beans – 3-4 tbsp
  • Avocado, mashed or sliced – ½

Optional Ingredients

  • Chipotle Powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Sour Cream or Mexican-style Crema – 1/4 cup
  • Pickled jalapeño peppers – 3 pieces

Instructions
 

  • Take a large nonstick skillet. Lightly grease it and set over medium-high heat.
  • Spread the butter on both slices of bread. Afterward, put both slices face-down on the skillet. Wait until the slices are crisp and golden brown. Then, flip and repeat. Remove and set aside on a clean work surface.
  • Lower the heat to medium. Then, add the carnitas and ham to the skillet to warm. Wait for a few minutes then flip it. Take the cheese slices and lay them on top of the ham.
  • This step is for making the optional crema/mayonnaise. Take the spread of your choice and add ½ teaspoon chipotle powder into the spread. Season it with salt to taste.
  • If you choose to have the crema, spread it, followed by the refried beans, onto the slices of bread. Afterward, arrange the avocado on the bottom slice of bread.
  • If the cheese has melted onto the ham, put the carnitas to the base slice of the bread. The carnitas must be on top of the avocado slices.
  • Put the ham and cheese after the carnitas. Top with the second slice of bread. If you chose to opt-in with the pickled jalapeño peppers, serve those along with the sandwich. 

Nutrition

Calories: 739kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 36gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 2072mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4g
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