
Cemitas
Authentic Mexican cemitas sandwich with milanesa, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and chipotle sauce.
20 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cemitas rolls
- 4 beef milanesa (thinly pounded beef cutlets)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup chipotle sauce
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh papalo leaves (or cilantro if unavailable)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Prepare the milanesa: Season the beef cutlets with salt and pepper. Dip each cutlet in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
Fry the milanesa: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded cutlets until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare the rolls: Slice the cemitas rolls in half horizontally. Lightly toast them on a griddle or pan until slightly crispy.
Assemble the sandwich: Spread refried beans on the bottom half of each roll. Layer with fried milanesa, avocado slices, Oaxaca cheese, onion slices, and papalo leaves.
Add the sauce: Drizzle chipotle sauce generously over the fillings. Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll.
Press and serve: Lightly press the assembled cemitas to compact the fillings. Serve immediately while warm.
Chef's Tips
- Bread Tip: Authentic cemitas rolls have a sesame seed crust. If unavailable, use brioche or telera rolls as substitutes.
- Cheese Substitute: If Oaxaca cheese is hard to find, use mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chipotle sauce amount based on your preferred spice level.
- Vegetarian Option: Replace milanesa with breaded eggplant or portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the milanesa and chipotle sauce in advance for quicker assembly.