Description

Torta de Milanesa Sandwiches are crispy breaded steak sandwiches topped with shredded lettuce, refried beans, tomato slices, avocado and salsa. They make a great lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• Milanesa de Res:
• 1 1/2 to 2 lb. top round beef, sliced into 6 thin slices*
• 2 c. panko bread crumbs
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 4 t. garlic powder
• 4 t. onion powder
• 4 t. ground cumin
• 4 t. chili powder
• 3 t. fine salt
• 1 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil, for frying (canola, corn, or avocado)
• Tortas:
• 6 telera bread rolls, halved lengthwise**
• 2 avocados, peeled and sliced
• 15 oz. can refried beans, warmed
• 10 to 12 oz. queso fresco, sliced
• 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 3/4 c. salsa (chile de arbol salsa, salsa verde, or roasted tomato salsa)

Steps

1. Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Lay the steaks on top in a single layer; cover with another piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
2. Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a heavy skillet, pound each steak to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.
3. Prepare 3 shallow bowls, the first with the panko bread crumbs, the second with the flour, and the third with the beaten eggs.