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Ingredients
- Masa dough from tortilla recipe (Steps 1 and 2)
- Vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup Shredded Red-Chile Meat (see recipe), or a combination of cooked beans and shredded cheese
Method
- Divide the dough into 6 balls about 2 inches in diameter.
- With lightly oiled hands, hold a ball in one hand, and use your other thumb to make an indentation.
- Flatten the edges to create a small bowl.
- Put about 2 tablespoons of the shredded meat (or other filling) into each bowl.
- Wrap the dough around the filling, and pinch to seal the edge.
- Pat it back and forth between your hands to flatten into a 1/4-inch-thick disc; make sure the filling doesnt leak.
- Cook in an oiled skillet over medium-high heat until browned and slightly puffy, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately.
