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Gorditas

Crispy corn cakes stuffed with seasoned ground meat, a quick and satisfying Mexican-inspired meal ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
480
Protein
22g
Gorditas
comfortingMexicanbeefcrispysoftweeknightmaindinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, mix 1 cup masa harina, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.75 cup water until a soft dough forms. If too dry, add water 1 tbsp at a time.

  2. Step 2

    In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium. Add 0.5 chopped onion and 0.5 lb ground beef; cook until beef is browned and onion soft, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Divide dough into 4 balls. Flatten each into a 4-inch disc. Place 2 tbsp of beef mixture on one half, fold over, and press edges to seal.

  4. Step 4

    Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook gorditas until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • spatula

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