Cheesy Gordita Crunch
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch is the ultimate fusion of textures and flavors, combining a warm, soft flour tortilla layered with gooey melted cheddar wrapped around a crispy taco shell stuffed with savory seasoned beef. Topped with fresh lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese, and a creamy kick of sriracha-infused sour cream, this recipe delivers a bold, crave-worthy dining experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an irresistible homemade alternative to your favorite fast-food indulgence. Perfect for taco night or a fun meal with friends, the Cheesy Gordita Crunch is as satisfying as it is easy to make. Get ready to bite into a cheesy, crunchy, flavor-packed delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 4 Small flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 Crunchy taco shells
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha or hot sauce
- 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it's no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef, stirring to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
In a separate skillet over medium heat, warm each flour tortilla for about 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned. Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over each tortilla, and allow the cheese to melt. Remove from heat.
Place a crunchy taco shell in the center of each cheesy tortilla and fold the edges of the tortilla up around the shell, pressing gently to help the cheese adhere.
Prepare the special sauce by combining the sour cream and sriracha in a small bowl. Adjust the heat level by adding more or less sriracha according to your preference.
Fill each cheesy gordita crunch starting with a layer of seasoned beef inside the crunchy shell, followed by lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese.
Drizzle a generous amount of the creamy sauce over the top of the filling.
Serve immediately, while the beef is warm and the cheese is melty, enjoying the perfect balance of soft, crispy, and cheesy textures.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.3 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.8 g | 609% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 721 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 7264 mg | 316% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.5 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 170.5 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2839 mg | 218% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1693 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
