Beef Torta Sandwich

December 1, 2023

Ingredients

  • 50–2.5 ounces whole grain-rich torta rolls
  • 2 pounds or 168 slices (.20 ounces each slice) turkey bacon, slices, precooked
  • 7 pounds and 13 ounces as purchased (AP) frozen raw beef, shredded
  • 1 pound and 12 ounces or 3 quarts and ½ cup ready to use romaine lettuce,
    shredded
  • 3 pounds AP fresh large tomatoes
  • 9 ounces AP fresh whole jalapeno peppers
  • 1 pound and 9 ounces yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (U.S. Department of
    Agriculture food item)

Directions

To Prepare in Advance

  1. Thaw torta rolls in refrigerator, if frozen. Hold for assembly.
  2. Thaw beef in refrigerator. Critical Control Point (CCP): Thaw beef in refrigerator at 41°F or lower for up to 48 hours.
  3. Boil beef in bag, in 24 quart pot for 30 minutes. CCP: Heat beef until internal
    temperature reaches 145°F or higher
  4. CCP: Hold beef in warmer for service at 135°F or higher
  5. Place shredded lettuce in 3 gallon or larger container
  6. Rinse, trim, and slice tomatoes into ⅛ inch slices. Place tomato slices in 3 gallon or larger container.
  7. Rinse jalapenos, trim and remove seeds, and chop. Place in 3 gallon or larger container
  8. Place cheese in 3 gallon or larger container

To Assemble Beef Torta Sandwich

  1. Place bottom halves of torta rolls on 18 inch by 26 inch by 1 inch sheet pan lined with parchment paper
  2.  Remove beef from warmer.
  3. Top each roll with: ⅜ cup or one number 10 scoop of warm shredded beef, ¼ cup or one number 16 scoop of shredded lettuce, 2 slices of tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of jalapenos, 2 tablespoons of cheese, and top with second half of roll.
  4. Portion one torta sandwich in an individual serving container, serve immediately.

Recipe Options

The CA Culinary Centers have calculated and tested the yields for this standardized recipe. You may choose to vary the spices in the recipe to meet the taste preferences of your students. For example, using a 1.5 to 2 ratio for spices when doubling the recipe yield from 50 to 100. However, changing or substituting any other ingredients may result in a different yield, meal contribution, or dietary specification, and should be considered a different recipe