Carne Asada Sandwiches With Chipotle Mayonnaise

Carne Asada Sandwiches With Chipotle Mayonnaise


1. Rinse the onion slices in a strainer under cold running water.

2. Pat dry; place in a bowl.

3. Cover with the red wine vinegar.

4. Set aside for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

5. Pound the garlic with salt, using a mortar and pestle, to make a paste.

6. Add 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and incorporate it into the garlic.

7. Slowly add the olive oil, stirring with the pestle to incorporate it.

8. (If you don't have a mortar and pestle, this can be done in a food processor.) Spoon the garlic mixture over the steak, spreading it with the back of a spoon.

9. Season with salt.

10. Turn the meat over and do the same with the other side.

11. Combine the mayonnaise, pureed chipotle and sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon of the lime juice in another small bowl.

12. Grill or fry the beef over high heat, 3 minutes.

13. Turn; cook to medium rare, 1-2 minutes.

14. Set aside.

15. Cut the rolls in half; spread each half with 1 tablespoon of the chipotle mayonnaise.

16. Arrange the avocado slices on the top half of the roll; top with a few onion rings.

17. Cut the meat into pieces roughly the size of the bread; arrange on the onion rings.

18. Add the bottom half of the roll; press gently to compact everything together.

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