Carne Asada Sandwich Recipe

Carne Asada Sandwich Recipe

  • Chipotle Mayonnaise:
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground chipotle chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Filling:
  • 2 pounds beef tri-tip steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 Anaheim chile peppers, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional)
  • Assembly:
  • 4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise
  • 1/2 pound sliced Asiago cheese, divided
  • 1 avocado, sliced – divided
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  1. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/2 cup cilantro, green onions, 1 1/2 tablespoon ground chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic basil spread, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate chipotle mayonnaise for at least 1 hour.
  2. Combine beef tri-tip, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, juice of 1 lime, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, and Mexican oregano in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate beef mixture for at least 4 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  4. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until onions soften and become golden and beef browns, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chopped cilantro and jalapeno peppers.
  5. Spread each hoagie bun with 2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise. Spoon beef mixture into buns and top each sandwich with 2 ounces Asiago cheese.
  6. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted and warm, about 5 minutes. Divide fresh avocado, cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro over the 4 sandwiches.
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