Mexican-Style Meat Sauce Sandwich

A hearty, savory sandwich featuring a rich, simmered Mexican-inspired meat sauce, gooey melted cheese, and a fried egg, toasted to golden perfection.

Ingredients

• 200 g minced pork
• 1/2 purple onion
• 1 carrot
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 30 ml red wine
• 2 slices sandwich bread
• 2 slices cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp mustard sauce
• to taste cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1Stir-fry the minced pork

   

   Place the minced pork into a pot and stir-fry over medium heat until it is fully browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the pot and set it aside for later.

   Tip: Ensure the pork is well-browned to develop a rich, savory base for the sauce.
2. 2Sauté the onions

   

   Heat oil in the pot and add the chopped purple onions. Sauté over medium heat until they become soft, translucent, and fragrant.

   Tip: Sautéing the onions until soft helps release their natural sweetness, which balances the acidity of the sauce.
3. 3Add the carrots

   

   Add the minced carrots to the pot with the sautéed onions. Continue to stir-fry the mixture until the carrots are softened and well-combined with the onions.

   Tip: Finely mincing the carrots ensures they cook quickly and distribute evenly throughout the meat sauce.
4. 4Incorporate ketchup

   

   Stir the ketchup into the carrot and onion mixture. The ketchup provides both a vibrant color and a tangy sweetness to the sauce base.

   Tip: Cook the ketchup for a minute or two with the vegetables to intensify its flavor.
5. 5Deglaze with red wine

   

   Pour the red wine into the pot with the vegetable mixture. Allow it to simmer briefly to deglaze the pot and burn off the raw alcohol.

   Tip: The red wine adds significant depth and complexity to the meat sauce.
6. 6Combine pork and sauce

   

   Add the previously browned minced pork back into the pot with the sauce base. Stir well to ensure the pork is evenly coated and incorporated into the mixture.

   Tip: Adding the meat back now allows it to absorb all the flavors of the sauce as it continues to simmer.
7. 7Simmer the meat sauce

   

   Add water to the pot containing the browned minced pork and aromatics. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook until the sauce thickens and the flavors are well developed.

   Tip: Simmer on low heat to allow the sauce to reduce properly without burning.
8. 8Butter the bread

   

   Take two slices of bread and evenly spread a layer of butter over one side of each slice. This will help the bread toast perfectly and add a rich flavor to the sandwich.

   Tip: Use softened butter for easier spreading without tearing the bread.
9. 9Add cheese

   

   Distribute the shredded cheese evenly over the buttered side of the bread slices. The cheese will melt beautifully during the toasting process, binding the ingredients together.

   Tip: Use a mix of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.
10. 10Layer the meat sauce

    

    Take a generous scoop of the prepared meat sauce and spread it over the cheese layer on the bread. Ensure it is distributed to the edges for a hearty bite.

    Tip: Be careful not to add too much sauce to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
11. 11Add the fried egg

    

    Carefully place a freshly fried sunny-side-up egg on top of the meat sauce layer. The egg adds richness and protein to the sandwich.

    Tip: Handle the egg gently to keep the yolk intact for a beautiful presentation.
12. 12Garnish with mustard

    

    Finish the assembly by drizzling a special mustard sauce over the fried egg. This adds a tangy contrast to the savory meat sauce and rich cheese.

    Tip: Drizzle in a controlled motion for an even spread.

Storage & Reheating

Burn It Off

Frequently Asked Questions