On a hot summer afternoon, the last thing you need to do is turn on the oven or stove to make dinner. The additional heat in the kitchen isn't fun for anyone, so instead of slaving over a hot stove for dinner try a light and refreshing Taco Salad. If you have time, you can make the ground beef in the morning while it's cooler, or use leftover ground beef, shredded chicken or shredded beef.

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Try this thick and hearty flat bread made with masa harina that is cooked until it puffs up, which enables you to slice it open and fill it up. Fillings are usually meat in a thick sauce, or shredded or cubed meat and a little salsa. You can get creative with your fillings by trying seafood versions or fruit versions. However you make your Gorditas, you will enjoy the chewy texture of this Mexican flatbread.