GORDITA CRUNCH RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix together your sauce ingredients & place in the fridge (covered) until ready to use.
• Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the taco seasoning with 1 ¼ cups of water. Reduce heat and simmer until the water is almost gone and the mixture is thick.
• Layout a gordita shell onto a microwave safe plate. Spread a layer of cheese over the top of the gordita.
• Place into the microwave and microwave for 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Place a hard taco shell onto one side of the gordita. Fold the gordita around the taco shell and press so it sticks to the cheese.
• Add some ground beef to the taco shell and top with some of the sauce, romaine lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
• Repeat with remaining shells.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the masa harina, salt and hot water. Gradually mix in the shortening and flour. If the dough seems dry, add a little more hot water. Form the dough into balls that will fit into the palm of your hand.
• Line a work surface with waxed paper or plastic. Sprinkle with water. Flatten balls on the wet surface until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Cook the gorditas on each side until they are cooked through.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot. Fry each gordita until puffed, pressing it down into the oil occasionally with a spatula. Drain briefly on paper towels, cut the tips off and stuff full of your favorite foods.