Cemitas

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

780Calories
38gProtein
65gCarbs
42gFat

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Instructions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Prepare the rolls: Slice the cemitas rolls in half horizontally. Lightly toast them on a griddle or pan until slightly crispy.

4

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.

5

Add the sauce: Drizzle chipotle sauce generously over the fillings. Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll.

6

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.
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