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A torta de pavo cut in half on a plate.
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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.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 tortas
Calories 399kcal
Author Ana Frias

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

Toppings

Instructions

  • Shred the turkey and set aside.
    8 ounce cooked turkey (breast preferably)
  • In a large skillet, add the oil and heat on medium high heat. Saute the onion for about 1 minute.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil, ½ large onions
  • Add the tomato and saute for 1 minute. Add the shredded turkey, seasoning and broth. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium-low.
    1 medium tomato, ½ cup turkey or chicken broth, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder, paprika or chili powder
  • 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.
    4 bolillo bun (or a type of french bread bun), butter
  • 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

  • Spread Chipotle Crema or mayonnaise on the toasted buns then place a good amount of turkey on the bottom half of the bread or bun. Spread it evenly to cover the surface.
    4 Tablespoons Chipotle crema or Mayo, Pickled Jalapeños
  • Layer with sliced avocado, tomato, and season with salt & pepper. Add pickled jalapeños and pickled onions.
    Pickled Onions, sliced avocado & tomato, Salt & Pepper
  • Place the top half of the bread or bun over the layered ingredients. Press down gently to ensure the sandwich holds together. If you'd like, cut the sandwich in half diagonally for easy handling.
    8 ounce cooked turkey (breast preferably)
  • Buen provecho!

Nutrition

Serving: 1torta | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g