Gorditas de Picadillo
Stuffed masa cakes filled with spiced ground beef, onions, and olives. Crispy outside, tender inside—a complete Mexican dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 1.25 cups water, plus more as needed
- ½ cup green olives, chopped
- 1 tsp each cumin and chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
- 2
Add ground beef and break apart with a spoon, cook until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in diced onion, cumin, and chili powder; cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Fold in chopped olives, season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 5
Mix masa harina with water and a pinch of salt until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- 6
Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Pat one ball flat between plastic wrap to 3 inches.
- 7
Place 1.5 tbsp filling on one patty, top with another, and pinch edges to seal.
- 8
Wipe skillet clean and heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high until shimmering.
- 9
Pan-fry 2 gorditas at a time, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- 10
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining gorditas.
- 11
Serve hot with lime wedges, salsa, and crema if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- wooden spoon
- mixing bowl
- plastic wrap
- paper towels
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