Drowned Beef Sandwich with Chipotle Sauce (Torta Ahogada)

Drowned Beef Sandwich with Chipotle Sauce (Torta Ahogada)
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    58

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this hearty 'drowned' sandwich! Tender roast beef, infused with a smoky chipotle sauce, nestled in a crusty bolillo roll, and served with a spicy broth for dipping – a fiesta for your taste buds!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    71 g
  • Cholesterol
    56 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    37 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    2009 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Chipotle Broth: In a saucepan, combine the chipotle cooking sauce, beef broth, and chopped cilantro. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Simmer the Broth: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Sauté the Aromatics: While the broth simmers, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the thinly sliced onion until softened and translucent. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Infuse with Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Warm the Beef: Add the thinly sliced roast beef to the skillet along with 1/4 cup of the simmering chipotle sauce mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the beef is heated through and coated in the sauce. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Assemble the Sandwiches: Ladle the remaining chipotle sauce mixture into 4 bowls for dipping.

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Recipe View Fill and Garnish: Spoon the roast beef mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bolillo roll. Top with a fresh cilantro sprig.

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Recipe View Serve Immediately: Place the top half of the roll on each sandwich and serve immediately with the bowls of chipotle sauce for dipping. Enjoy the explosion of flavors!

For a more intense flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes in the broth.
Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce to your desired spice level.
If you can't find bolillo rolls, use crusty French rolls instead.
To make ahead, prepare the beef and broth separately, then combine when ready to serve.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 19 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Pearlie Gulgowskiklocko

    This recipe is amazing! The chipotle sauce is so flavorful and the beef is so tender.

  • Estella Vandervort

    Fantastic recipe! Easy to follow and absolutely delicious. A definite crowd-pleaser!

  • Damaris Mertz

    I added a little bit of lime juice to the chipotle sauce for extra tang.

  • Emie Nikolaus

    My family loved this recipe! It's a great way to use leftover roast beef.

  • Lurline Ebert

    I would definitely make this recipe again!

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