Carne Asada Torta (Poc Chuc Torta)
- 2 pounds thinly cut flap meat
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon crumbled dried Mexican oregano
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 3 oranges)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 bolillo rolls, halved lengthwise
- Mayonnaise
- 2 avocadoes, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- Pickled jalapenos
- Place the meat in a 13-by-9-inch glass dish.
- Sprinkle the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Toss the meat with the thyme and oregano, making sure the meat is evenly coated.
- Pour the orange juice all over the meat.
- Let the meat marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill, or use a stovetop grill pan, on high heat.
- Once the grill is hot, grill the meat for 5 minutes per side, using tongs to flip the meat.
- Remove the meat from the heat and allow to rest, covered, for about 10 minutes.
- Slice the meat into pieces large enough to fit the bolillo roll.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the inside halves of each bolillo roll.
- Season with some more salt and pepper.
- Slightly toast the bolillo roll on the grill, cut side down, about 1 minute.
- Place a sliced piece of meat on the inside of the roll.
- Add the avocado and tomato slices.
- Serve with some pickled jalapenos alongside.
flap meat, salt, thyme, oregano, freshly squeezed orange juice, vegetable oil, bolillo rolls, mayonnaise, avocadoes, tomatoes, jalapenos
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/carne-asada-torta-poc-chuc-torta-recipe.html (may not work)