Gordita's Recipe

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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
762
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Mix the masa harina with the water, mix well and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan combine the tomato, chiles and broth.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. You want the mixture on the thick side.
  5. Add the shredded meat and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. When warm to the touch stir in the cheese and season with salt if needed.
  8. Take the prepared masa harina and knead in the lard, salt, flour and baking powder.
  9. You may need to add a little more water.
  10. Divide into 12 pieces, roll into balls and place on a plate, cover with plastic and let rest for 20 minutes.
  11. Place a heavy skillet, cast iron if you have it, over medium heat.
  12. Place a heavy freezer bag on the counter and place a masa round in the center.
  13. Gently roll out or pat into a 4 inch round.
  14. Pick up plastic, peel gordita away from it and place on the hot skillet.
  15. Cook for 1 minute and flip over, cooking for one minute-repeat.
  16. You will want the gordita golden brown on both sides.
  17. Remove to a wire rack to cool and repeat until all gorditas are cooked.
  18. At this point you can cool completely and keep in the fridge or: heat 3/4 of an inch oil in a heavy skillet.
  19. When hot add one gordita at a time, cooking for about 2 minutes total.
  20. Your going to flip them a few times and they will get puffy-you want that.
  21. Remove and drain on paper towels, repeat until all are done.
  22. Split cooked gorditas-but not all the way through, and fill with the meat and cheese filling.
  23. Top with lettuce and various salsas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 761.83 Kcal (3190 kJ)
Calories from fat 366.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.73g 63%
Cholesterol 146.86mg 49%
Sodium 1846.23mg 77%
Potassium 795.11mg 17%
Total Carbs 40.14g 13%
Sugars 6.1g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.95g 20%
Protein 61.91g 124%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 17%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 39%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 248.6mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.33 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.66g 63%
Cholesterol 27.63mg 49%
Sodium 347.34mg 77%
Potassium 149.59mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.55g 13%
Sugars 1.15g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 20%
Protein 11.65g 124%
Vitamin C 2mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 39%
Iron 0.6mg 18%
Calcium 46.8mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.8
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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