Beef Gordita with Charred Corn Salad & Creamy Avocado Slaw

COOK TIME - 30min
2 SERVINGS

This quick & easy weeknight-friendly take on a classic Gordita is loaded with Mexican-inspired flavours. Pitas are the perfect crisp base for taco spiced grass-fed ground beef, melted cheese, creamy avocado slaw served with a side of Zest homemade charred corn salad. 

Nutrition PER SERVING
Calories 1010 kcal
Fat 66.0 g
Protein 43.0 g
Carbohydrate 66.0 g
Sodium 886 mg
Beef Gordita

fresh ingredients

IN THE KIT

  • 12 oz
    ground beef
  • 4 oz
    red & green cabbage
  • 4 oz
    carrots
  • 2 oz
    red onion
  • 4 oz
    avocado dressing**
  • 8 oz
    charred corn salad*
  • 8 oz
    mixed cheese
  • 2 oz
    Zesty taco blend
  • 2
    flatbread
  • 1⁄2
    lime
  • 2 oz
    cilantro

*Charred corn salad: Organic corn kernels, green onion, cilantro, apple cider vinegar

**Avocado dressing: sour cream, avocado, apple cider vinegar

 

Not Included

Salt & pepper

Olive oil 

 

Kitchen Items Needed

Rimmed baking sheet

Medium skillet

Box grater

Medium bowl 

cook along

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Core & finely slice cabbage;

Grate carrot;

Remove cilantro leaves from stems, finely chopping both;

Peel & finely dice red onion;

Cut lime into wedges.

1Make Slaw

Add cabbage & carrots to bowl. Add avocado dressing, a pinch of salt & pepper, mix together & set aside.

2Toast Flatbreads

Preheat broiler with top rack 6 inches from heat source. Lightly brush pitas all over with oil. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Broil on top oven rack until lightly browned on both sides, 1–2 minutes per side (watch closely as broilers vary).

3Cook Onions & Ground Beef

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add chopped onions & a pinch each of salt & pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender & browned in spots, 3–4 minutes. Add ground beef & taco blend & cook, breaking up meat into smaller pieces, until browned & cook through, 3–4 minutes.

4Assemble Gordita

Divide beef mixture between pitas. Drizzle with oil, then top with cheddar. Broil on top oven rack until edges of pitas are lightly toasted & cheese is melted, about 1 minute (watch closely).

5To Serve

Serve gorditas topped with some of the slaw, garnished with whole cilantro leaves. Serve remaining slaw on the side with charred corn salad & lime wedge. Enjoy!