Name: Drowned Beef Sandwich with Chipotle Sauce (Torta Ahogada) recipe
Ingredients: 12 ounces chipotle cooking sauce (such a Knorr®);1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth;¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro;2 tablespoons vegetable oil;1 onion, thinly sliced;3 cloves garlic, minced;1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef;4 bolillo rolls, halved and lightly toasted;4 sprigs fresh cilantro, or to taste

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Ingredients

12 ounces chipotle cooking sauce (such a Knorr®) 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef 4 bolillo rolls, halved and lightly toasted 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, or to taste

Nutrition Info

569 calories carbohydrate: 71.1 g cholesterol: 55.6 mg fat: 14.8 g fiber: 2.8 g protein: 37.1 g saturatedFat: 3.5 g servingSize: - sodium: 2008.7 mg sugar: 5.9 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Combine chipotle cooking sauce, beef broth, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion and cook for 1 minute. Add roast beef and 1/4 cup chipotle sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Served with a spicy beef broth for dipping, these roast beef sandwiches on crusty rolls - a variation on a traditional Mexican 'drowned sandwich' -make a hearty lunch or quick dinner.

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