Pork Carnitas Gorditas Recipe

Name: Pork Carnitas Gorditas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups masa harina; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/3 ounces); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; Cooking spray; 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup salsa verde (green salsa); 1/4 cup diced peeled avocado; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups masa harina
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/3 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Cooking spray
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa verde (green salsa)
1/4 cup diced peeled avocado
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Lightly spoon masa harina and flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine masa harina, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add broth; stir just until moist. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 5 or 6 times.
2
Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Press each ball into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface (cover remaining balls to prevent drying). Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Place 1 gordita in pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove gordita from pan; cover and keep warm. Repeat the procedure with cooking spray and remaining gorditas.
3
Place beans in a bowl; mash with a fork to desired consistency. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beans; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in salsa verde; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently.
4
Combine avocado and lime juice; toss gently to coat. Spread about 1/4 cup bean mixture on each gordita; top with about 2 1/2 tablespoons Pork Carnitas and 2 teaspoons avocado mixture. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon onion and 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro over each serving. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups masa harina, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/3 ounces), 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pork Carnitas Gorditas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Carnitas Gorditas

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