This carne asada sandwich recipe was really easy to make and was SO TASTY!!! I used all the same components for carne asada tacos but instead of corn tortillas, I used ciabatta rolls. The flank steak was so delicious and tender, the onion and cilantro relish had a tangy lime flavor, the avocado slices were nice and creamy, the roasted tomato salsa had just the right bit of heat, the cotija cheese was perfectly salty, and the toasted ciabatta rolls were soft and delicious–the combination was awesome.

Carne Asada Sandwich:

Ingredients:

Carne Asada, sliced into thin slices after resting
Onion and cilantro relish
Roasted tomato salsa
Avocado slices
Cotija cheese, grated

Carne Asada Sandwich

How to Make a Carne Asada Sandwich

Prepare the marinade for the carne asada (click here for the recipe). Let the meat marinate for 6-24 hours (the longer the better).

Prepare the onion and cilantro relish (click here for the recipe) a few hours before cooking the flank steak. Side Note: Instead of dicing the onions, slice them thinly.

Prepare the roasted tomato salsa (click here for the recipe) a few hours before cooking the flank steak; set aside to allow the flavors time to mingle.

Cook the flank steak over medium-high heat in a grill pan coated in cooking spray for 3-4 minutes per side or until your desired degree of doneness. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before thinly slicing it against the grain.

Pour the remaining marinade into the grill pan and let it boil for 3-5 minutes.

Drizzle some of the sauce over the slices of flank steak; toss to coat.

Toast the ciabatta rolls in the preheated oven (350 degrees) or toaster oven until lightly browned.

Prepare the carne asada sandwich by layering the toasted ciabatta rolls with the flank steak (and a little of the sauce), sprinkle some cotija cheese on the meat, add the cilantro and lime relish, then next add the avocado slices, finally spread some of the roasted tomato salsa onto the top bun and place on top of the sandwich.

Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Carne Asada Sandwich

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Marinating Time:: 6

Total Time: 6 30

Course: Lunch, Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Grill Pan

Ingredients

Carne Asada sliced into thin slices after resting (Click link up above for the recipe)
Onion and cilantro relish Click link up above for the recipe
Roasted tomato salsa Click link up above for the recipe
Avocado slices Click link up above for the recipe
Cotija cheese grated
4 Ciabatta rolls, halved

Instructions

Prepare the marinade for the carne asada (click here for the recipe). Let the meat marinate for 6-24 hours (the longer the better).
Prepare the onion and cilantro relish (click here for the recipe) a few hours before cooking the flank steak. Side Note: Instead of dicing the onions, slice them thinly.
Prepare the roasted tomato salsa (click here for the recipe) a few hours before cooking the flank steak; set aside to allow the flavors time to mingle.
Cook the flank steak over medium-high heat in a grill pan coated in cooking spray for 3-4 minutes per side or until your desired degree of doneness. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before thinly slicing it against the grain.
Pour the remaining marinade into the grill pan and let it boil for 3-5 minutes.
Drizzle some of the sauce over the slices of flank steak; toss to coat.
Toast the ciabatta rolls in the preheated oven (350 degrees) or toaster oven until lightly browned.
Prepare the carne asada sandwich by layering the toasted ciabatta rolls with the flank steak (and a little of the sauce), sprinkle some cotija cheese on the meat, add the cilantro and lime relish, then next add the avocado slices, finally spread some of the roasted tomato salsa onto the top bun and place on top of the sandwich.
Serve immediately. Enjoy.