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Cook the Book: Tortaburgers
Please forgive me for making broad assumptions, but the Mexican torta might just be the most welcoming sandwich ever. I could eat pretty much anything if it were stuffed into a toasted telera bun and layered with refried beans, sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, a slice or two of cheese, and a generous slathering of mayonnaise. I've had variations that include anything from hot dogs to grilled pineapple, reconstituted ham, and even a deep fried fillet of fish. But for all of the jamon, bistec, and milanesa de pollo tortas I've enjoyed, it's never once crossed my mind to throw a burger into the mix.
These Tortaburgers topped with cheese, avocado, jalapeño, and a spread of refried beans from The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook by Robb Walsh seem like something I should have ordered at my local panderia a long time ago. Walsh goes the extra Tex-Mex mile by dressing up the burger with chopped chiles and garlic, a bit of Worcestershire, and a spicy grill blend. The combination of all of these toppings might seem excessive, but once they're on top of the patty the combination is pretty magical.
Win The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook
As always with our Cook the Book feature, we have five (5) copies of The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook to give away this week.