GORDITAS

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"Gordita" means "little fat one". Beware these are very rich! LADIES HOME JOURNAL found these to be their favorite!

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Meat

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb beef, ground
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups masa harina
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
2 pieces bacon, fried and crumbled
2 tablespoons longhorn cheese
to taste lettuce, shredded
to taste tomatoes, sliced or diced
to taste cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Fry beef and onion together.
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic salt and chile powder.
  • While meat is cooking, mix with hands all ingredients for shells.
  • Pinch off small portion of dough and roll into 2-inch ball.
  • With quick patting motion, flatten out to 1/2 inch thickness and about 3 inches in diameter.
  • Fry in hot grease until golden brown, turning once. Drain.
  • Make a slit through the middle; open slightly like a taco shell and stuff with meat mixture, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1018.6, Fat 85.8, SaturatedFat 35.2, Cholesterol 119.3, Sodium 2512.8, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 16.4

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