Mexican Steak Torta

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for the grill
• 1 pound sirloin steak
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ground cayenne pepper to taste
• 4 Mexicans bolillo or Kaiser rolls , split
• 0.25 cups mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups refried beans
• 1 large avocado , thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato , thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 ounce crumbled cotija cheese , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

2. 2

   Season steak with garlic salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

3. 3

   Grill on the preheated grill until medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer steak to a cutting board and cover with foil.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread both halves of each roll with mayonnaise. Brown rolls, mayonnaise-side down, until golden, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Place refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until warmed through, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Slice sirloin steak against the grain into thin strips.

7. 7

   Spread a thin layer of beans on bottom half of each roll. Layer with steak, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. Top with cheese and top half of roll.