Carnitas Tortas Recipe
A Mexican sandwich made with carnitas, refried beans, avocado, cheese, and your choice of sauce.
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Ingredients
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Carnitas Tortas Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Slice the avocado and tomato. Shred the lettuce and crumble the cheese.
- 2
Assemble the Tortas
Cut the bolillo rolls in half and lightly toast them if desired. Spread refried beans on the bottom half of each roll.
- 3
Add the Carnitas
Layer the carnitas on top of the refried beans.
- 4
Top with Toppings
Add slices of avocado, tomato, and shredded lettuce. Sprinkle cheese on top.
- 5
Finish with Sauce
Add a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of hot sauce to taste before closing the sandwich with the top half of the roll.
