Description
Homemade Chalupa brings the beloved flavors of Taco Bell right into your kitchen. With a crispy shell and endless topping options, this recipe is perfect for family dinners, game nights, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a delicious Mexican treat. The delightful crunch, combined with fresh ingredients like black beans, lettuce, and cheese, makes each bite satisfying and customizable.
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 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. Gradually add milk and knead until soft.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 15 balls and roll each into a circle about 5 inches wide, pricking with a fork.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each rolled dough until puffed and golden brown (about 2 minutes total), flipping halfway through.
- Drain on paper towels before filling with black beans, sour cream, queso sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chalupa (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg