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Steak molletes

SAM THE COOKING GUY · ♥ 7.1K likes · 191.4K views · 17 min video

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Steak molletes, from the video Makes 4
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Ingredients
Method
Techniques
  • neutral oil
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • salsa macha
Oil the steak on both sides and season with kosher salt, pepper, a little garlic powder and a little smoked paprika.
Grill the steak to medium rare.
  • oil
Cut the bolillos in half, oil them, and toast on the flat top for a little color without sticking.
  • 1 lb steak
  • refried beans
Warm the refried beans; slice the steak super thin against the grain, then run the knife through to chop it.
  • cotija
  • Monterey Jack
Spread refried beans on each half, scatter a little cotija, add the steak and top with Monterey Jack.
Building and finishing the molletes
  • 2 whole bolillos
Melt the cheese with a torch (or under the broiler).
  • Mexican crema
  • cilantro
Finish with a zip of Mexican crema, some salsa macha and a little cilantro.