Torta De Pavo
This Torta De Pavo (Mexican Turkey Sandwich) is made with juicy and flavorful shredded turkey piled onto a bolillo bun, it’s perfect for the turkey you may have leftover from your holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cooked turkey (breast preferably)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ large onions (sliced)
- 1 medium tomato (chopped)
- ½ cup turkey or chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder, paprika or chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 bolillo bun (or a type of french bread bun)
- butter (at room temperature)
- 4 Tablespoons Chipotle crema or Mayo
- Pickled Jalapeños
- Pickled Onions
- sliced avocado & tomato
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
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Shred the turkey and set aside.
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In a large skillet, add the oil and heat on medium high heat. Saute the onion for about 1 minute.
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Add the tomato and saute for 1 minute. Add the shredded turkey, seasoning and broth. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium-low.
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Meanwhile, heat a comal or skillet and carefully slice the bun in half horizontally. Take a bit of butter and spread it evenly on the inner sides of each bun half. Ensure you cover the entire surface for that golden, buttery goodness.
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Place bun halves, inner side down, onto the preheated skillet. Press them slightly to ensure good contact with the hot surface. Toast until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- To assemble the torta
To assemble the torta
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.