Description
Thick, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside corn pockets filled with juicy grilled carne asada and fresh toppings—these Carne Asada Gorditas bring the bold, satisfying flavors of Mexican street food to your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
1 1/2 cups warm water (more as needed)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying
1 lb flank or skirt steak
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
Sliced avocado
Mexican crema or sour cream
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Salsa of choice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add steak and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine masa harina, salt, and warm water. Mix to form a soft dough, adding more water if needed. Knead until smooth and divide into 8 portions. Shape into 4-inch wide disks.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook each gordita for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Then fry in hot oil for 30–60 seconds per side until golden. Drain on paper towels. While still warm, slice the edge to create a pocket.
- Grill the marinated steak over high heat for 4–5 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into small pieces.
- Fill each gordita with carne asada and desired toppings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, crema, salsa, and cilantro.
Notes
Slice gorditas while warm to prevent cracking.
Dough can be made ahead and stored covered to prevent drying.
Flank or skirt steak is best for carne asada.
Gorditas are naturally gluten-free.
Gorditas can be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Store steak and toppings separately from gorditas for best leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 gorditas
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
