Description
Homemade Chalupa is the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy shells with your favorite customizable toppings. This recipe offers a delightful twist on Taco Bell’s classic chalupa, allowing you to create a delicious meal perfect for any occasion—be it game night or a cozy family dinner. The beauty of making your own chalupas lies in controlling the ingredients and flavors, ensuring a fresh taste that surpasses takeout. Assemble these mouthwatering treats together with family or friends for an enjoyable cooking experience!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 1/4 cup full-fat milk
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups black beans
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup queso sauce
- 3/4 cup cheese (e.g., pepper jack)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and melted butter until well mixed. Gradually add milk until a soft dough forms; knead gently until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Divide into 15 equal balls and roll each into a circle about 5 inches wide. Prick with a fork.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each shell for about two minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
- Once drained on paper towels, fill each shell with black beans, sour cream, queso sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chalupa (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg