Enhanced Pepitos

Ingredients

Steak or chicken

1 lb, sliced thinly

Crusty bread rolls

4 rolls

Onion

1 medium, sliced

Bell peppers

2 (any color), sliced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Avocado

1, sliced

Tomato

1 large, sliced

Lettuce

1 cup, shredded

Mayonnaise

1/4 cup

Salsa

1/2 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
2. In a bowl, season the sliced steak or chicken with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring an even coating.
3. Add the seasoned meat to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside, keeping it warm.
4. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
5. While the vegetables are cooking, slice the crusty bread rolls in half lengthwise.
6. Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread roll for a creamy contrast.
7. Layer the cooked meat on the mayonnaise side of the bread, followed by the sautéed vegetables, avocado slices, tomato slices, and shredded lettuce.
8. Top each sandwich with a spoonful of salsa for an extra kick of flavor, then cover with the other half of the bread roll.
9. Serve the Pepitos immediately while the bread is still warm and the flavors are fresh. Enjoy!