Our partners at the Live Well Network show you how to make the Mexican dish torta ahogadas

Our neighbors to the south have given us some classic Mexican dishes that are well known.  Here's a new one from Chris Koetke of Let's Dish that's a hot mess!

Recipe for Torta Ahogadas:

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Serves: 4

1-1  ¼ lb. pork tenderloin trimmed of all silver skin

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ cup orange juice

16 oz. low-sodium tomato juice

2 finely minced garlic cloves

2 pinches ground cloves

1 ½ Tablespoon Cholula hot sauce

1 large red onion, very thinly sliced

¼ cup lime juice (about 3 limes)

¼ teaspoon salt

Marinated jalapeno chile slices

4 mini French baguettes or Italian bread*

1 cup warmed low-fat refried beans

1.       Roast pork tenderloin in a 350  F oven for 40-45 minutes or until it registers 160˚ F on an instant read thermometer.  Remove from oven and let cool.  This can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until needed.

2.       In a saucepan, combine tomato juice, garlic, cloves, and hot sauce.  Bring to a boil and keep warm.

3.       Combine red onions, lime juice and salt.  This is best prepared 30 minutes-4 hours ahead of time.

4.       Thinly slice pork tenderloin.  Place in a sauté pan along with ¼ teaspoon black pepper and orange juice.  Warm over low heat just until the meat is warm.  Do not let the meat boil as this will toughen it.

5.       Split the bread. Spread the inside of the bread with refried beans.  Top with pork.  Place top on the sandwich.  Place the sandwich in a bowl and pour the hot tomato sauce on top of it.  Serve with pickled jalapenos and marinated red onions on the side.

This messy street food is fun to eat and super delicious!  Try it out and see for yourself! You can get more recipes like this at our partner Live Well Network’s website at www.livewellnetwork.com