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Organic Cheesy Gordita Crunch (with Chipotle Avocado Lime Sauce)
Crispy taco + melty‑cheesy soft gordita = the best of both worlds—made all organic and finished with a zesty avocado‑mayo sour cream chipotle lime adobo sauce.
Quick Stats
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Serves: 4 gorditas
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Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Total: 30 min
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Gear: Skillet, sheet pan, small blender/processor
Ingredients (All Organic)
Chipotle Avocado Lime Sauce
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1 small ripe avocado
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2 Tbsp avocado‑oil mayo
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2 Tbsp sour cream
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1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo + 1 tsp adobo sauce
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1 Tbsp lime juice + ½ tsp zest
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1 small garlic clove, ¼ tsp salt
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1–2 Tbsp water to thin (as needed)
Seasoned Filling
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1 lb ground beef (or turkey/plant‑based)
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1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper
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1 Tbsp tomato paste + ¼ cup water
Gordita + Build
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4 soft gorditas or thick 6‑in flour tortillas
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4 crunchy taco shells
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2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar/Jack/Oaxaca blend)
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2 cups shredded lettuce
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½ cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Directions
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Make the sauce: Blend avocado, mayo, sour cream, chipotle + adobo, lime juice/zest, garlic, salt, and a splash of water until spoonable. Chill.
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Cook the filling: Brown beef in a skillet. Stir in spices, tomato paste, and water; simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and well‑seasoned.
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Cheesy wrap: On a sheet pan, sprinkle ½ cup cheese on each soft gordita. Warm at 375°F for 2–3 min to melt. Press a crunchy shell into the melted cheese so it sticks.
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Fill & finish: Spoon meat into the crunchy shell. Add lettuce, tomatoes, extra cheese, and a generous drizzle of chipotle avocado lime sauce. Fold the cheesy gordita around the shell and serve hot.
Flavor‑Pop Tips
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Extra crisp: Toast the crunchy shells 1–2 minutes before assembling.
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Milder heat: Use ½ chipotle and skip extra adobo.
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Veggie boost: Add finely diced onion/pepper to the meat while browning.
Estimated Nutrition (per gordita)
~520 kcal • 25 g protein • 36 g carbs • 30 g fat (varies by cheese and tortilla size).