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Pirata-Style Flour Gorditas
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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Gorditas de harina estilo piratitas
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Pirata-Style Flour Gorditas

Recetas Caseras Nora
Recetas Caseras Nora @RecetasCaserasNora
México, Monterrey Nuevo León

I'm excited to share this recipe, which is my own version inspired by the famous 'pirata' tacos well-known in Monterrey. I wanted to make a gordita version—both are delicious!

I'm excited to share this recipe, which is my own version inspired by the famous 'pirata' tacos well-known in Monterrey. I wanted to make a gordita version—both are delicious!

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Pirata-Style Flour Gorditas

Recetas Caseras Nora
Recetas Caseras Nora @RecetasCaserasNora
México, Monterrey Nuevo León

I'm excited to share this recipe, which is my own version inspired by the famous 'pirata' tacos well-known in Monterrey. I wanted to make a gordita version—both are delicious!

I'm excited to share this recipe, which is my own version inspired by the famous 'pirata' tacos well-known in Monterrey. I wanted to make a gordita version—both are delicious!

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Ingredients

2 hours
Serves 6 servings
  • 3 1/3 cupsall-purpose flour (about 500 grams)
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder (such as Rexal or Royal)
  • 1/3 cuplard (about 150 grams)
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 2garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cupolive oil (about 100 grams)
  • 2onions
  • 2 1/4 poundsthin beef steak (about 1 kilogram, such as milanesa)
  • 3large avocados
  • Cilantro
  • 2 1/2 tablespoonsblack pepper
  • 2 cupshot water (about 1/2 liter)
  • Asadero cheese
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Steps

2 hours
  1. 1

    To prepare the meat and seasoning:
    Heat a skillet. Cut the beef into small cubes, cover, and let it cook over medium heat in its own juices until partially cooked.

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  2. 2

    Meanwhile, chop one onion and blend it with 2 1/2 tablespoons black pepper, one garlic clove, the olive oil, salt to taste, and blend until smooth.

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  3. 3

    Once the meat is partially cooked, add the blended seasoning and stir. Cook uncovered until the mixture dries out and the meat browns slightly, about 20 to 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    To prepare the dough for the gorditas:
    Heat the water. In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt to taste, lard, and butter.

  5. 5

    Mix until crumbly. Gradually add the hot water and knead for about 15 minutes. Place the dough in a bag to rest while the meat cooks.

  6. 6

    Grate the asadero cheese, and chop onion and cilantro to taste.

  7. 7

    To make the flour gorditas:
    Form small dough balls (any size you prefer). Flatten each ball, place grated cheese in the center, fold the dough over the cheese, and roll out with a rolling pin. Cook on a hot griddle or skillet.

  8. 8

    Once flattened, cook on the griddle for 2 to 3 minutes per side, making sure they don't burn. When they puff up, they're ready.

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  9. 9

    Split open the gorditas and fill them immediately so the cheese doesn't stick. Repeat with the rest.

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  10. 10

    Enjoy! 😊

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Published in the US on August 05, 2025 14:01
México, Monterrey Nuevo León
Hola amigos y amigas, les estare compartiendo mis recetas por aqui, espero les guste y se animen a preparar, recetas de todo tipo sobre todo mexicanas. Recetas que desde niña y con el tiempo aprendí a cocinar.Acompañenme en todas mis redes sociales donde también comparto muchas de tantas de mis recetas:Blog de recetas:https://recetascaserasnora.blogspot.com/2026/06/piernas-de-pollo-enchipotladas-recetas.htmlCanal de youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCZo6tskIOibxU5PCRkFYJjAPágina de facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Recetascnora/Cuenta de Tik Tok:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLEp6uDx/Son bienvenidos todos! Y listo, a preparar! 😊
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