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A delicious and hearty beef sandwich, one of many 7-ingredient sandwich ideas, filled with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles.

7-Ingredient Steak Tortas

Make delicious steak tortas with just 7 ingredients. This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a stress-free meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tortas
Course: Lunch
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 1 lb sirloin steak
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lime, halved
Tortas
  • 6 hoagie rolls split open, toasted if desired
  • 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans warmed
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded montery jack cheese about 6 ounces
  • 2 vine-ripened tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • as needed sliced avocado, pickled or raw red onions, pickled jalapeños, and hot sauce for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Season the sirloin steak with chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and black pepper. Squeeze lime juice over the steak.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
  3. Spread mayonnaise on the split sides of the hoagie rolls.
  4. Layer the bottom half of each roll with warmed refried beans, sliced steak, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sliced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
  5. Top with the other half of the roll. Serve immediately with optional toppings like avocado, red onions, jalapeños, and hot sauce.

Notes

This recipe is designed for simplicity, using only a few key ingredients to create a flavorful meal. Feel free to add your favorite sandwich toppings to customize it further.

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