Chipotle Beef and Guacamole Tortas

15 - 25 min

4 servings

In Mexico, Tortas are a popular type of sandwich served on long crusty rolls called bolillos, but large, crusty French rolls work well. These are a spicy, Spanish version of burgers.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp Chipotle Aioli Mix or Chili Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp 3 Onion Dip Mix or Toasted Onion
  • 1 tbsp Guacamole Dip Mix or Poco Picante Salsa Mix
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 4 large crusty rolls, split in half
  • 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced
  • 1 cup Guacamole, prepared, divided
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 3 tbsp Guacamole Dip Mix
  • lime juice, optional
  • 4 lettuce leaves , optional

Preparation

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Season with freshly ground Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
  2. Form into 4 patties, approximately the same size as buns.
  3. Grill patties over medium-high heat, browning both sides. With an instant-read thermometer, ensure a Food Safe internal temperature of 160° F (71° C).
  4. Place patties on bottom halves of rolls. Top each with tomato slices, 1⁄4 cup Guacamole and lettuce, if desired. Place top halves of rolls and serve.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 450, Fat 16 g (Saturated 4 g, 0.5 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g (Fiber 6 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 31 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with seasonal greens and prepared Epicure Dressing.