This post has been sponsored by the makers of HERDEZ® Salsa & WHOLLY® Guacamole. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Nothing says summertime like grilling outside! And with 4th of July right around the corner, there is no better time to BBQ!
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These Carne Asada Gorditas are a fun recipe that includes juicy steak tucked in a thick corn Gordita (like a chunky tortilla) and smothered in HERDEZ® Casera Salsa Medium and WHOLLY® Guacamole Minis Cups Classic.
To create this recipe I shopped at my local Albertson’s and love that they carry a variety of HERDEZ® salsas. For this recipe I picked the medium salsa and the WHOLLY® Guacamole Minis Cups Classic, I love these Guac cups because they come pre-portioned with no preservatives and, best of all, my guacamole is always fresh!
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I love to keep HERDEZ® salsas in my fridge because they are made from simple, quality ingredients and amazing flavor boosters for any recipe or great toppings for any dish. I particularly love their green salsa on my huevos rancheros.
For this recipe, I like to use a simple dry rub marinade with onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. But if you have time to spare, I highly recommend that you try my Carne Asada recipe that marinates in a juicy citrus blend overnight.
I love using the Albertson’s app to check availability of ingredients at my local store.
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What are Gorditas?
Gorditas are like thick corn tortillas that get pan-fried and then baked until fully cooked. Since they are thicker than a regular taco tortilla, they are perfect for stuffing meats and veggies.
All you need to make them is some white corn flour, water, and salt.
Ingredients:
1 lb skirt steak
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cornflour
1.5 cups of water
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoon oil
WHOLLY® Guacamole Minis Cups Classic
HERDEZ® Casera Salsa Medium
Mexican cheese blend
Carne Asada:
Add salt and pepper to the steak, paprika, and onion powder. Let it marinate in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
Grill the steak on high heat until cooked to your desired temperature. I like it medium so I do about 3-4 minutes per side depending on how thick your meat is.
Gorditas:
Make the Gorditas by mixing the cornflour, salt, and water until a paste is formed. It should not be too sticky but soft. Form balls and flatten them until you have a round thick patty.
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Heat the oil and cook the corn patties for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until the patties are fully cooked.
Let them cool down. Slice them in the middle and stuff them with a layer of WHOLLY® Guacamole Minis Cups Classic. Add your Carne Asada, and top them with a layer of salsa HERDEZ® Casera Salsa Medium. Add cheese if you’d like.
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Carne Asada Gorditas
Ingredients
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups cornflour
- 1.5 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon oil
- WHOLLY® Guacamole Minis Cups Classic
- HERDEZ® Casera Salsa Medium
- Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
Carne Asada
- Add salt and pepper to the steak, paprika, and onion powder. Let it marinate in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Grill the steak on high heat until cooked to your desired temperature. I like it medium so I do about 3-4 minutes per side depending on how thick your meat is.
Gorditas
- Make the Gorditas by mixing the cornflour, salt, and water until a paste is formed. It should not be too sticky but soft. Form balls and flatten them until you have a round thick patty.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Heat the oil and cook the corn patties for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until the patties are fully cooked.
- Let them cool down. Slice them in the middle and stuff them with a layer of WHOLLY® Guacamole Minis Cups Classic. Add your Carne Asada, and top them with a layer of salsa HERDEZ® Casera Salsa Medium. Add cheese if you’d like.
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