My Favorite Easy the Mule El Cortez Sandwich Copycat Recipe…

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) pork shoulder or beef sirloin, thinly sliced or cut into strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (5 g)
• 1 tsp chili powder (5 g)
• ½ tsp cumin (2.5 g)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (5 g)
• ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 g)
• 1 tsp salt (5 g)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 soft hamburger buns or sandwich rolls
• 4 slices melted cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Queso Mexicano)
• Additional toppings: sliced jalapeños (optional), lettuce, tomato slices, pickles
• Condiments: mayonnaise, mustard, or spicy pepper sauce (optional)