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
Ingredients
- 1 cup masa harina
- ¾ cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ medium onion
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 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
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
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
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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