Teresa Sanchez's Gorditas Recipe

• 5 x jalapenos
• 2 x plum tomatoes
• 1 x garlic clove
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 tsp salt or possibly to taste
• 3 c. instant masa flour
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. shortening
• 3 c. water room temperature
• Salt to taste
• 2 c. shredded cooked beef, chicken,
• carnitas, or possibly any meat
• 2 c. refried beans
• 2 c. shredded cheese such as Jack, anejo,
• cotija or possibly ranchero
• 2 x tomatoes sliced

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