CARNE ASADA TORTA / GRILLED CHEESE / IT DOESN'T MATTER IT'S SO GOOD | SAM THE COOKING GUY

Whether you want to call it a grilled cheese, Torta or sandwich - after grilling on the Santa Maria this Carne Asada is SO crazy good which then gives us the most amazing final result 🤤
00:00 Intro
1:34 Addressing the torta roll
2:08 Butterflying the steak
2:58 Making the marinade
5:17 Marinating the steak
6:13 Prepping the charcoal
7:49 My old demo
11:25 Making avocado crema
13:58 Prepping the grill
14:50 Grilling onions
15:20 Grilling & basting steak
18:40 Prepping the roll
19:42 Giveaway teaser
20:49 Cutting the steak
22:12 Trying the carne asada
22:40 Building
24:13 Crisping the torta
25:44 First Bite
26:15 STCG Knives
27:03 Outro
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🔴 INGREDIENTS:
➔ Torta Roll
➔ Flat Iron Steak
➔ Yellow Onion
➔ Mayo (I used Kewpie)
➔ Monterey Jack
⭕ FOR THE MARINADE...
➔ Cilantro
➔ Garlic
➔ Cumin
➔ Salt
➔ Pepper
➔ Brown Sugar
➔ Lime
➔ Avocado Oil
➔ Soy Sauce
⭕ FOR THE CREMA...
➔ Avocado
➔ Nonfat Greek Yogurt
➔ Cilantro
➔ Milk
➔ Garlic
➔ Lime Juice
➔ Salt
➔ Pepper
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[@samthecookingguy]

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Parmesan crusted chicken or pepperoni alfredo from olive garden

[@manolispetonis249]

BROOOOO......I am waiting so much for your ultimate Christmas Turkey Recipe.

[@oneyagoodboi3453]

Funny, my name is actually Alan. So everytime you scream at "Alan" im just thinking of what did i do wrong now

[@jeffgottsch3347]

You need a lime juicer.

[@playerallen9746]

i am a viewer named allen

[@anpel13]

Petition to have a video where Max does the cooking

[@ariliving]

This would be fun to watch

[@schneidermanschneider8969]

MMCA...Make Max Cook Again!!

[@Lennox-ym9bg]

I second!!!!!

[@The1stMoRice]

And Sam would film?

[@armandosabrinaaguilar254]

anpel13 yes.

[@markd9580]

Hey Sam, just wanted to let you know, I tried wiping my mouth on the whole roll of paper towel, and my wife chased me around the house for 8 minutes with one of your knives!

[@ryanotte6737]

Hmmm, sounds like a real hazard that he should have been warning us about via a text annotation during his videos.

[@Kintsurugi]

But did you die?!

[@markd9580]

@@Kintsurugi I did actually

[@madilynn2872]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rogwheel]

😂😂😂😂

[@andreavozzi8819]

I Fucken lost it when he said “you hear that” and said “WAP” 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭 i fucken love you Sam you’re my fav to watch lol I know you won’t see this but I’m 23 and my mother just passed away I’ve been feeling so down and your videos always help me laugh. Thank you

[@tavaraeshudson9230]

Sorry for your loss lost my mom also it does get better with time...

[@josuesalinas2335]

Just seeing the success he has now and how he has worked hard for it starting with that 90 seconds show, is inspiring. This guy is a legend with his food! P.S. Thank you for making the world happy with soy sauce on carne asada.

[@allen9954]

There is a viewer, Allen. I approve this dish.

[@RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

Sam your television 📺 cooking show was EPIC....I watched your show religiously. You rock big-time.

[@kabluwi]

@@emm6155 this video has been up for 6 hours and already has 1.1k comments, Sam might just not see his comments. You gotta relax man. You ain't shit either dude.

[@TheRealPunisher]

@@kabluwi nah 4eal he never replies to shit lol.

[@TheRealPunisher]

@@emm6155 gotta stay humble when u reach the top. Some of these youtubers legit dont appreciate their audience.

You guys just gotta realize when you hit a # of subs, you can't respond to all comments. That's just how it is.

[@ploppyjr2373]

@@emm6155 your*

[@davesharp2823]

Sam that demo was pure gold. I mean that in the most sincere way possible. You showed us to just go for it and that means a lot to all of us aspiring chefs

[@jamesmcphail8142]

I think we should have a weekly 2000's throwback video!!

[@mathewherreth117]

As a younger viewer, don’t think I didn’t catch Sam saying “Wap” as he’s spreading the marinade on the bread😂

[@samthecookingguy]

😂

[@hanzen3810]

@@samthecookingguy yain't slick, we heard it.

[@A-bone]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andymofoincross]

Actually not the first time he said it in a video, he also did it in the one pan chicken video a few weeks back. Sam is a certified #youth

[@johancarlstrom2634]

As a Swedish guy (in my 40s), I had to google WAP. LMFAO 😂

[@davidweiss8710]

is there a shirt with just a paper towel roll? asking for a friend..

[@richardwade511]

That’s a great idea

[@makeyourownbiscuits]

I’m with you that needs to be a shirt for real

[@StevenScone]

We need this.

[@dustycrosley486]

One with a paper towel roll and another one with a propane torch

[@billfreeman685]

Also a shirt with Sam's face. (His logo)

[@NoleFan74]

Great video, guys! That looks frigging unreal!! I loved the old clip, have always thought one of the best things about your channel is you don't edit out every mistake, instead lean into it and make it funny and a learning experience. I watch every video you guys make regardless if it is something I would ever make or not because I enjoy the relationship and banter of you guys and I almost always learn something to try! Thanks guys!!

[@charlieward9491]

I made this tonight, so good! Thank you guys so much for all your dedication and hard work from Melbourne, AUS!

[@QuidPro_Joe]

Japanese Mayo is literally the best thing that’s happened to me this year and it’s all thanks to you! Thanks for what you do!

[@crash8563]

Same. It's referred to as the "good mayo" in this house.

[@garyj7261]

It sucks

[@ohhhatheeeeyeaaaaayeeee8360]

@DOnkeyshyt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shhhlauren]

What is the difference, and is it actually noticable?

[@garyj7261]

@@shhhlauren it tastes less "fatty" but has more "tang". I preffer the Sam the Cooking Guy "fat means flavor" quote which is why I like Hellmann's or Dukes better. He's wrong on this, but won't back down. It's just because he likes Asian food

[@zenpiranha9393]

When you reference WAP while painting marinade on a torta bun. 😂♾

[@sycofya1677]

Lol love the jokes

[@rocketsauce5067]

I love the quote " isn't it better to work about these things then not to worry" Passion for your craft.

[@sherski53]

I’ve made so many of your meals , I’ve lost count, and not one has failed us!! DELICIOUS EVERYONE!! Watching you makes it more enjoyable to make!! We love you !!

[@SmokinRadFood]

Ok, I wanna see reversed roles...max cooks, sam records and heckles...I don care if it's a damn grilled cheese, do it!

[@samthecookingguy]

I know we've said it before but this IS happening and I cannot wait!

[@royalfluuush3563]

@@samthecookingguy I can't wait tht'd be great to see!

[@glacierstudios518]

And Sam cursing him out 😄

[@noahcontreras9873]

We’re all watching this together right now. What a great experience.

[@garymeldrum949]

Dudes I don’t watch any videos over 3 minutes long……except yours. I watch every one. Entertaining and informative. Love it!

[@brandonl2555]

I think sam wiping his face on a roll of paper towel was the highlight of 2020

[@Vardoulika]

Max has the best job in the world. Just gets to film, doesn't have to cook but you know he gets the other half of whatever Sam is making every time! LOL

[@flaasome]

He’s the dealer

[@jameslemon51]

Food dealer

[@techdavis]

FYI, the expression is “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”, meaning that the end result is far better than just putting the parts together. And this sandwich looks like that!

[@Ji3erish]

Just wanted to say I've been following and making your recipes for the past year and it's honestly changed the way I think about food now. I use to eat a lot of fast food but now I find it hard eating that stuff. It's just not as good. I even made Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family this year and they were impressed. All thanks to you and your videos! Keep up the great work. Looking forward to trying more of your food!

[@lesliedemick8267]

Yes I can not wait to try this, we are absolutely addicted to watching these showed. Been going back into the old ones.

[@CocinaConDaniyMel]

My mexican wife approves this 😁👍 Viva México!

[@andreaolivares8716]

Vivaaaa

[@andreaolivares8716]

🇲🇽

[@johnb7046]

¡Órale, güey!

[@trwsandford]

That wasn't the worst 90 seconds I have seen on TV.

[@TimDatMan]

Yeah, the worst 90 seconds is when one of those bad HBO pornos comes on at 2am...

[@angrylittlespider_9701]

@@TimDatMan yep. Sam's Hair Club for Men ad wasn't all that bad really.

[@scottgrella6997]

Love the throw back video! Thanks for bringing it out! Would enjoy seeing more!

[@gracielacastillo8607]

Just wanted to say we love to watch you cook and definitely trying this one and that you actually try your own food it's great.

[@MrMarinesfight]

Sam has revolutionized our dinner menu. My family thanks you. My future cardiologist does as well.

[@MMOByte]

Posted 3 minutes ago? Hell yeah.

[@talentedofficials2445]

Yep his uploads are getting fast

[@ohhhatheeeeyeaaaaayeeee8360]

...

[@jun6449]

well more lik 18 years ago

[@leannamarie1318]

Posted 3 months ago? Hell yeah.

[@mickeydangerez]

This comment was posted 5 months ago at the time of watching and reading this.

[@Eric_Schroeder]

You banter back and forth is literally one of the reasons I watch your channel!

[@jbsleeved2757]

Love the videos. Love the recipes. Tried so many of them and they are all great

[@HierophantXIV]

11:12 "I'm still fucking up" as he rests his hand on a blender

[@MrWatson35]

The blade is in the cup lid

[@rubsanchezg]

In Mexico, a flank or skirt steak torta is called “Pepito”

[@jorgeruizgarza8308]

That is right, you should call this recipe a “Mexican Pepito”

[@Jmoney-db4rp]

No one asked

[@samthecookingguy]

Cutest/best name for a sandwich ever?

[@deangraves7462]

@@samthecookingguy How could you use soy sauce when tamari sauce taste better.

[@187_-_ViRus]

Depends where you live

[@21asdfghjkl]

The “pretty, pretty” curb your enthusiasm reference tickled me

[@michellewright6596]

Just found your channel... LOVE IT.. now binge watching:D because your cooking is next level...... I LOVE to cook... but have been distracted & so tired this past 6 months...* your videos have me pumped/motivated and feeling inspired again ....thank you !!!

[@PlumbusPete]

That 90 second clip of Sam did have some character, you have to admit

[@BLCKUTMarxman]

I'd binge that

[@charlie1832]

@@BLCKUTMarxman watch his older videos on his page they’re kinda close to that 90 second segment

[@alcourington]

I've started yelling "Astro" at every dog I see haha

[@tateeames1227]

*gasps*... viewer Allen...

[@joshp6061]

It’s viewer Allen...

[@SuperJaXXas]

Yeah I think Max's real name is Elroy!

[@roux720]

Viewer allen omg

[@genetilghman6314]

I love how he toast everything and as he puts it gets color on the food freaking awesome

[@joef443]

Ironically, Sam is wearing a shirt wirh the one thing missing in his Torta. A torta aint a torta without its beans. Not all tortas have meat (queso torta) but they all have beans.

[@privat63778]

I love this guy, he's like a mate instead of a teacher because when I watch Sam, he doesn't know everything and makes some mistakes which makes it golden and so relateable.

[@rogueshadow2879]

Nostalgia trip with that piece. Holy S*!t, the early 2000's was the shit

[@ozzyracing74]

I’m drooling just watching the video. Cannot wait to make this...looks amazing!!!😋

[@katiew.9939]

Can't wait to make this! You're our favorite cooking guy.

[@Chumley360]

Early 2000s Sam looks great! Man those were the days of style.

[@fatguyinalittleboat847]

The whole is greater than the sum of the parts

[@sjstaggs]

Second time I heard him F that saying up. LOL Part of the charm of the show though.

[@henrysutulovich6608]

I came to make the observation, and agree that it is part of the charm of the channel

[@lilydavis1481]

This is the 3rd meal I'm making from your recipe's. Each one is so good, so looking forward to this one, especially the avacado sauce. Thanks Sam!

[@nickramsey8638]

I’ve just recently found this channel and I’m loving it. Great content Sam!

[@nikkirichards4952]

"You only need 1 person to believe in you" YOURSELF! If you build it, they will come

[@itsallfunandgames723]

I love that Sam from 20 years ago looks exactly the same, just a lot younger.

[@RR-bi8ve]

That's how age works tbh

[@cjw6349]

legendary dumb comment

[@shhhlauren]

And some of the same mannerisms/way of speaking haha

[@firejoedan1573]

@Eltrumpo ugh that was terrible

[@clintsdrums]

Saw your Google interview and love your story! From your first demo and now on youtube, still the same guy and making it simple!

[@charlesdude5080]

Yup I’m trying this for sure. Tried you rib recipe last week OMG AMAZING!!! Gracias amigo

[@blaze59317]

“WAP”- Sam the cooking guy

[@craigcothrin]

I thought I heard that

[@shiryarcos1508]

New T-shirt quote : "I don't benefit from lying" "if it sucks it sucks" PS. Love the show and love the recipes! Keep on the good work!

[@andreagalvez1448]

Ugh this is amazing Sam!!!! I need to try this exact recipe

[@francojr4061]

Sam you've taught me so much about cooking food

[@richardprice4468]

That pilot spot made me feel like I was watching David Wallace try to get a TV show after losing his job at Dunder Mifflin.

[@loulynch8398]

You could have used one more flip on that steak after dumping the rest of the marinade on it. A few seconds would have pasteurized the second coating of marinade that was previously in contact with raw beef.

[@Randomonium89]

I love your channel. I watch it all the time and even used some of your ideas in my own cooking

[@sjsharksrulz]

Looks amazing. Can’t wait to try this

[@70Slinger]

Max: I'm always editing" Sam: "that's bullshit" 😂😂

[@marcodelli13]

“It’s very faint can you hear it” WAP

[@masterjiraiya5222]

Lmfao i was looking for this comment

[@nsg243]

I absolutely love love love your videos and recipes !!!😍

[@toastedhoagie4301]

This looks epically DELICIOUS! I love all of your videos and how excited you get about food!!

[@deespearman]

90 second throwback was gold lmao. P.S. I was alive est. 94’

[@goldenboy009]

Sam you are a honorary Mexican now!!! Damn that looks good

[@mrhide1xxx]

...and I always watch these before lunch time....... amaaa aaazing !

[@craigdrew469]

We had this for lunch. So much flavor. Loved it!

[@ZiggyisAmazing]

Just made it myself. Was actually really good. My Mexican wife enjoyed it too

[@CarrieSmithOriginal]

My mouth was literally watering as we were watching this.

[@joeyyy771]

That’s what she said

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I dont mind feeding you.

[@ricej171]

I watch your videos during class and I’ve learned so much more

[@elkmountain1114]

Since the day I was lucky enough to find your channel! I haven't watched any other cooking show! Why look some where else when you've already found the best!! My tummy thanks you sam & crew!

[@iliketacos6067]

I would like to compliment the production team. They always do a fantastic job with the editing. Also, you and your team rock @Samthecookingguy

[@samthecookingguy]

👍🏻🙏🏻

[@DeryckBurnett]

Do an episode where Max cooks and SAM EDITS. Lol

[@MrOnepiece14]

God that demo is amazing. You haven't changed or aged a day Sam. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@jacquelineoconnell2833]

One of the most beautiful sandwiches I’ve ever seen! Carne asada is one of my favorite things to eat.

[@hophead2342]

I will definitely be making this! Kinda got me jonsin' for a Carne Asada burrito from Alberto's.... Too bad none in Houston!

[@elliotttodd9465]

Adding Soy Sauce has been amazing to my Carne, great addition Sam!

[@tonyaholmes5258]

Looks delicious! Thank you Sam the Cooking Guy!

[@vandammefan34]

I liked that demo. Seriously I can see why they liked you.

[@sarahbusybeessbb4445]

Omg. I totally remember early days of “the cooking guy”

[@OnePost909]

I became a fan of Sam on the basis of the YT video "Sam the Cooking Guy tells Kathie Lee and Hoda Be Quiet."

[@Kasper623]

I love his marinade so much. Won’t ever do another type for carne again.

[@EnriqueHernandez-cw3vf]

Try hanger steak or outside skirt with that marinade, that what we use in Monterrey, Mexico. Also add some Worcestershire sauce to the marinade, that also what we put in the marinade for a carne asada (soy sauce also is in the traditional marinade of Monterrey). Monterrey, Mexico is the palace for carne asada in Mexico.

[@Sam-pg8cs]

I put like 3x more garlic than he does

[@valbonajaku7269]

Wow!! Seriously...you are awesome...i could watch your shows all day and never get tired❤❤❤

[@hunterdeal7390]

Gotta add to my must cook list. Love the content.

[@desireerenee8713]

Man, this looks so good! These videos have my son and I laughing at the stuff you say 🤣 😂 as soon as they start giving me my regular work hours back I hope to buy your knife set. Until then I will simply admire them and how well they work!

[@brennanhughes976]

I didn’t think your demo was bad!! Now look at you you’re a big shot

[@jasiah1313]

Looks Amazing!!! Great job!!!

[@matthewdoner6775]

As a newbe to cooking I really enjoy the programs. Thank you for my training in the art of cooking.

[@kbenji5684]

Coach greg would be pissed about that nutribullet. Gotta get a ninja.

[@stevefavela9179]

You mean Dr. Greg

[@kbenji5684]

@@stevefavela9179 Dr. Coach Circle Greg.

[@joelottolini]

The mayonase on a grilled cheese changed my life some years ago

[@acatl33]

My favorite show growing up! Thanks Sam for keeping it going!

[@kevinbruns8153]

So I made the carne asada for the individuals that I care for at my job and they loved it. Thank so much for an awesome recipe

[@NitePHX]

Dislocated my jaw watching Sam open his mouth wide enough to eat that. They teach that in culinary school?

[@phi1688]

the secret is to first become kirby

[@ricanvibez]

It’s very faint can you hear it “WAP “ 😂.

[@scottromesburg7935]

Demo was awesome. The food? As always....Fab!!

[@bigwin009]

I’ve been watching you for a while now. I’m in the Army stationed in Germany. Not a lot of Mexican food around here so as you can imagine, I have tried a lot of different recipes. Your Carne Asadas in general as definitely the most flavorful! Keep up the awesome recipes!

[@agerman135]

I’m Hispanic and we always use soy sauce for our marinade

[@markpuente6937]

Hispanics don’t use soy sauce.. wtf? Lol

[@JesusIsMySaviorILoveJesus]

@@markpuente6937 he thinks that because he’s Hispanic, whatever he does to make his speaks for everyone for “how it should be done”

[@agerman135]

@@JesusIsMySaviorILoveJesus nah not speaking for every Hispanic. My family uses soy sauce but it’s okay if other people don’t.. you should try out it out tho.

[@JesusIsMySaviorILoveJesus]

@@agerman135 I have some marinating in the fridge as we speak

[@Harry-ju8yw]

True story: celebrated paleontologist Dr. Grant requested this video - only his friends call him Alan 🦖

[@spinningbackspin]

the original trilobite.

[@rachelbartolomei2716]

I’m putting this on the list for my husband to make. Pure deliciousness!