Tortas De Carne Asada - Grilled Steak Sandwiches

From La Torta Mexican Deli

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise sauce

• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons chipotle chiles, pureed with their sauce
• 2  tablespoons vinegar
• 1  garlic clove, finely chopped

• The sandwich

• 1  lb  steak (top round, cut in 1/8-inch slices)
• 1⁄2 cup  cocktail onion
•  garlic salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste
•  canola oil, enough to saute meat
• 4  telera  rolls (available at Mexican bakeries)
• 8  slices mild cheddar cheese
• 2  tomatoes, sliced
• 1  onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 head lettuce
• 2  avocados, thinly sliced

Directions

1. TO make the mayo sauce, mix together mayonnaise, chipotle puree, vinegar and garlic. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Season meat with garlic salt and pepper; cook to desired doneness on a grill or in a frying pan with a little oil.
4. Slice each telera roll in half horizontally and spread mayo sauce on both halves.
5. Place torta halves on cookie sheet and heat in oven until crisp.
6. Remove from oven and add two slices of cheese to half of each roll.
7. Place carne asada on top of cheese.
8. Add tomatoes, onion and lettuce.
9. Place avocado slices on the other half of each roll.
10. Close halves and serve.