Steak Torta with Charred Onions, Melted Cheese and Pickled Jalapeños

Rick Bayless
Rick Bayless
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Published 2024-04-26
This isn’t one of your average street vendor or neighborhood torteria offerings, but something you find at fancier torta shops and hotel room service menus. They say it originated in Spain, then became very popular in Venezuela and other parts of South America. But the versions I’ve had in Mexico are thoroughly naturalized with a smooth swoosh of beans, a scattering of charred onions and a crowning of jalapeños fiery tang. All those touches make a Pepito considerably more than just a steak sandwich.

I think this torta is best on a crusty bolillo. Those are easily available at Mexican bakeries, but I think the best bolillo is the fresh one coming straight out of your oven at home. Use my recipe below if you want to give it a try!

Here's the recipe: www.rickbayless.com/recipe/steak-torta-with-charre…
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00:00 Rick's Intro to Steak Tortas
01:08 Making the Bean Spread
02:10 Prepping the Onions and Steak
05:06 Onto the Griddle
06:12 Alternatives to Flank Steak
07:00 Resting the Steak
08:14 Cutting the Steak
09:54 Prepping the Bolilos
10:32 Building the Tortas
All Comments (21)
  • @sammyboy96
    Hugely appreciate the consideration of how expensive meat and such is nowadays; it really shows you care about your audience.
  • @healthyliving14
    Proving Mexican food really is some of the best! Never gets old!
  • @calben007
    Why do I forgot about this world and just drift into happiness thanks to the seemingly brief moments I get to enjoy these videos? Thank you for everything.
  • @lhilare
    Oh Rick, you've done it again! DEElicious.
  • @macksir8938
    Thank you Rick for looking out for the poor little guy and finding a cheaper priced meat 😊
  • @russellzauner
    Lard makes the best beans, good job man! mmmmmmm so good
  • @Mickcotton
    Rick is My Favorite Chef 🧑‍🍳 🙏✅❤️. Absolutely Fantastic. Muchas Gracias. 😊
  • @CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb
    Years ago, I would travel frequently for work and it would often take me to O'Hare. My favorite part of any trip was visiting Tortas Frontera and enjoying a Cochinita de Pibil torta along with a Goose Island beer. Thanks Chef Bayless for bringing so much joy to so many!
  • @MauricioCarreazo
    I am watching this video at 8:30 AM, I can't wait to get home and do it...... sabrooooso.
  • @GCGomez
    Aye! Que Rico!! Thank you Chef Bayless!❤👍
  • @Bubumuk
    Se me antojó mucho la torta. Thank you for the amazing videos.
  • @jbthor9032
    That looks delicious Rick. Mexican fast food places should have it on their menus.
  • @carlosprite
    Steak sanga! Got to go on the hunt for a nice roll today, most times we use Turkish bread for steak sandwiches in Australia.