It is a Mexican steak sandwich which is nothing like you've had before. Don't let the long recipe scare you off, it's really easy--it just takes a lot of words to explain each step. This is an authentic meal my husband grew up on in Mexico. You won't find anything like it at Taco Bell, I promise.
03Test temp of oil by sprinkling some breadcrumbs into oil.
04If they do nothing the oil is too cold, if they burn the oil is too hot, if they sizzle but don't burn it's ready.
05Fry steaks a few at a time about 3 minutes or so on each side (just until they are golden brown).
06Put steaks in a warm oven to keep warm while you continue with the next steps.
07In a small skillet brown chorizo until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes; drain on paper towel and set aside.
08To assemble sandwiches: you might want to heat bread in a warm oven, but every time I do this step the bread is still cold by the time I am done assembling so I have started to skip this step.
09If using French bread, half or other wise cut loaf to the size you want for your sandwiches.
10Then split the bread (or sub buns) down the center and scoop out excess bread.
11To each sandwich you will do the following: to the top half spread liberally with sour cream; sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
12Set aside.
13To the bottom half spread with refried beans (I just spread it straight from the can with a butter knife).
14Sprinkle with 1/4 of the chorizo.
15Put 1-2 steaks (depending on the size of your steaks) on top of chorizo in one layer.