👩‍🍳“How to make Gorditas de carne con papa”

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive than avocado oil.

Mix masa harina, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into thick discs.

Boil potatoes until tender, then mash and set aside.

In a skillet, cook onion and garlic until softened, then add ground beef and cook until browned.

Season the beef mixture with cumin, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Combine the mashed potatoes with the beef mixture and mix well.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Place a disc of dough in the skillet and flatten it slightly.

Add a spoonful of the beef and potato mixture on top of the dough disc.

Cover with another disc of dough and press the edges to seal.

Cook each gordita until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, and salsa.

Cooking Techniques

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