Carne Asada Sandwich

Name: Carne Asada Sandwich
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: Chipotle Mayonnaise:; 1\u2009½ cups mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ¼ cup diced green onions; 1\u2009½ tablespoons ground chipotle chile powder; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and freshly ground black pepper; Filling:; 2 pounds beef tri-tip steak, thinly sliced; 2 Anaheim chile peppers, diced; 1 onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced; Assembly:; 4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise; ½ pound sliced Asiago cheese, divided; 1 avocado, sliced - divided

These Mexican-inspired sandwiches are spread with chipotle mayonnaise, filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese, and topped with avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.

INGRIDIENT

Chipotle Mayonnaise:

1 ½ cups mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

¼ cup diced green onions

1 ½ tablespoons ground chipotle chile powder

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Filling:

2 pounds beef tri-tip steak, thinly sliced

2 Anaheim chile peppers, diced

1 onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 lime, juiced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (Optional)

Assembly:

4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise

½ pound sliced Asiago cheese, divided

1 avocado, sliced - divided

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, divided

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/2 cup cilantro, green onions, 1 1/2 tablespoon ground chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic basil spread, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate chipotle mayonnaise for at least 1 hour.

Step: 2

Combine beef tri-tip, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, juice of 1 lime, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, and Mexican oregano in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate beef mixture for at least 4 hours.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

Step: 4

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until onions soften and become golden and beef browns, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chopped cilantro and jalapeno peppers.

Step: 5

Spread each hoagie bun with 2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise. Spoon beef mixture into buns and top each sandwich with 2 ounces Asiago cheese.

Step: 6

Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted and warm, about 5 minutes. Divide fresh avocado, cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro over the 4 sandwiches.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 935 calories; protein 46.2g; carbohydrates 46.3g; fat 63.4g; cholesterol 152.8mg; sodium 1062.5mg.

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