Making the Famous Guadalajara Drowned Sandwich at Home! (Torta Ahogada)
Who doesn’t love a good Italian Beef Sandwich? What happens when you put a Mexican twist on it? Deliciousness. That’s what. Find out:
How do you eat a torta ahogada?
What is the origin of the torta ahogada?
What is the best bread for tortas ahogadas?
Ingredients:
12 ounces chipotle cooking sauce (such a Knorr®)
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
2 T vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
4 bolillo rolls, halved and lightly toasted
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
1. Combine chipotle cooking sauce, beef broth, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir garlic into onion and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add roast beef and 1/4 cup chipotle sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
6. Ladle remaining chipotle sauce mixture into 4 bowls for dipping. Spoon roast beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, top with a cilantro sprig, and place the top on each bun. Dip sandwiches into sauce. ENJOY!
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