Carnitas Torta

5 from 1 vote

A simple carnitas torta recipe with refried beans, queso fresco, and guacamole is a satisfying lunch or dinner with a side of chips and salsa.

Servings tortas

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Ingredients

6 oz slow cooker carnitas
¼ cup spicy verde sauce
2 rolls telera bread sliced in half horizontally
½ cup refried beans warm
2 oz queso fresco crumbled
¾ cup guacamole

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine the carnitas and spicy verde sauce in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook until warmed through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Assemble the tortas: First, spread a layer of refried beans on the bottom half of each roll, then add the carnitas. Top with crumbled queso fresco. Finally, spread guacamole on the top half of each roll, and close the tortas.
Slice sandwiches in half, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Slow cooker carnitas & spicy verde sauce: We highly recommend making our recipes for carnitas (here) and verde sauce (here) from scratch for these tortas. But you can also use leftover carnitas from a Mexican restaurant and store-bought salsa verde instead.

Telera rolls: This is a staple in Mexican bakeries and is commonly used for tortas. If you can't find it in the store, look for a relatively flat and wide roll that's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, like French bread.

Serving suggestion: Enjoy these tortas for lunch or dinner with a side of chips, salsa, and guacamole.

Variations: You can easily switch up the protein and sauce for a different take on these tortas! Use chicken tinga or carne asada in place of carnitas, and try sauces like our ranchero sauce or your favorite hot sauce instead.

Author: Nicole

Calories: 393kcal

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: carnitas, guacamole, queso fresco, refried beans, sandwich, telera roll, verde sauce

Nutrition