Ingredients:

For the Gorditas:

2 cups masa harina (corn flour)

1 1/4 cups warm water

1/2 teaspoon salt

Vegetable oil for frying

For the Beef Filling:

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Toppings:

Shredded lettuce

Diced onion

Chopped cilantro

Crumbled queso fresco

Salsa (red or green)

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