Description
Crispy homemade chalupas filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy toppings, delivering a bold and satisfying Tex-Mex style meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add olive oil and warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Drain excess fat if needed, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
- Divide dough into 6 portions and roll each into a thin circle about 6 inches wide.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry each dough circle for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and puffed, gently folding to form a pocket shape.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Fill each chalupa shell with seasoned beef.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- You can substitute beef with ground chicken, turkey, or beans for variation.
- Cook dough on a skillet instead of frying for a lighter version.
- Add toppings like jalapeños, salsa, or guacamole for extra flavor.
- Store shells and filling separately to maintain crispness.
- Reheat shells in the oven to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chalupa
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
