Torta

Name: Torta
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 Bolillo roll, split lengthwise; 180 g Refried bean, warmed; 240 g Carne asada, thin steak; 150 g Avocado, sliced; 60 g Crema; 30 g Pickled jalapeno, sliced; 10 g Olive oil; 2 g Salt; 1 g Black pepper, ground; 10 g Butter, softened

Torta · ready in 30 min · 2 servings · 912 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

A classic Mexican bolillo sandwich with creamy beans, juicy grilled beef, avocado, crema, and bright pickled jalapeno.

Prep: 14 min
Cook: 16 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 912
Difficulty: easy

Mexican Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

2Bolillo roll, split lengthwise
180 gRefried bean, warmed
240 gCarne asada, thin steak
150 gAvocado, sliced
60 gCrema
30 gPickled jalapeno, sliced
10 gOlive oil
2 gSalt
1 gBlack pepper, ground
10 gButter, softened

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, knife, cutting board, spatula, spoon, instant read thermometer, tongs, plate

Instructions

Prepare station
Gather the bolillo rolls, beans, meat, avocado, crema, jalapeno, seasonings, a skillet, knife, board, spatula, spoon, and thermometer. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the counter
Season meat
Season the carne asada on both sides with salt, black pepper, and olive oil while the skillet heats over medium high heat. · 2 min
What to look for: Meat is lightly glossy and evenly speckled with pepper
Sear carne asada
Sear the meat in the hot skillet until browned outside and the center reaches 63°C / 145°F, then rest it on the board. · 8 min
When it is done: Center of the meat reaches 63°C / 145°F on an instant read thermometer
Warm beans
Warm the refried beans in the skillet, stirring until soft, spreadable, and steaming across the surface. · 4 min
What to look for: Beans look smooth, loose, and steamy
Slice meat
Slice the rested carne asada thinly across the grain so each bite stays tender and easy to pull from the roll. · 2 min
What to look for: Meat is cut into thin juicy strips
Toast rolls
Spread butter on the cut sides of the bolillo rolls and toast them in the skillet until the crumb is lightly crisp and golden. · 4 min
What to look for: Cut sides are golden with crisp edges
Assemble tortas
Spread warm beans over the bottom halves, layer carne asada, avocado, crema, and pickled jalapeno, then close with the tops. · 4 min
What to look for: Each roll is full but still closes neatly
Serve promptly
Serve the tortas while the rolls are warm and the crema is cool, with extra pickled jalapeno spooned inside if desired. · 1 min
What to look for: Sandwiches are warm, glossy, and ready to eat

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	912
Protein	49 g
Carbohydrates	90 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	42 g
of which saturated	14 g
Fibre	13 g
Sodium	1711 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 1 days
Freezer: not recommended
Store components separately when possible; reheat meat and beans gently, then assemble with fresh avocado and crema.

Ingredient substitutions

Carne asada

Milanesa: Use thin milanesa for another traditional torta filling.

Crema

Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is common in tortas and gives a richer, less tangy result.

Olive oil

Butter: Butter browns faster and adds a richer taste.

Black pepper

Pickled jalapeno: Use a little extra pickled jalapeno if you want heat without pepper.

Butter

Olive oil: Olive oil toasts the roll cleanly without dairy richness.