Torta Ahogada

  • Prep 10 Minutes
  • Total 25 Minutes
  • 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package Del Real Foods Carnitas, prepared according to package instructions
  • 1 package Del Real Foods Refried Beans, prepared according to package instructions
  • 3 roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 birotes salados
  • ¼ cup pickled red onions
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the Del Real Foods Carnitas and Del Real Foods Refried Beans according to package instructions.
2.
Meanwhile, add the tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, chicken broth, vinegar, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
3.
Slice the birotes salados lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fill each roll generously with a layer of Del Real Foods Refried Beans and Del Real Foods Carnitas.
4.
Place the tortas on serving plates and generously spoon the warm sauce over the top, allowing some sauce to pool around each torta.
5.
Top with pickled red onions and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy.