Description
Copycat Chalupas are a delightful twist on a fast-food favorite, bringing the crispy, savory flavors right to your kitchen. These homemade chalupa shells are quick and easy to make, ready in just 30 minutes. Stuffed with your choice of fillings—like seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy toppings—they’re perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Get creative with your toppings and let everyone customize their own chalupa for a fun dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Enough vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pound ground beef
- Your favorite taco seasoning packet
- Toppings: sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Make a well in the center and add milk and vegetable oil. Mix until dough forms; knead for 2-4 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces; roll each into a ball and flatten into disks about 6 inches wide. Poke holes in each disk with a fork.
- Fry each disk for about 15 seconds until slightly puffed; reshape into taco form while frying an additional 30 seconds. Cook until golden brown (1-2 minutes). Drain on a wire rack and season with salt.
- Cook ground beef according to taco seasoning instructions; fill each chalupa shell with meat and top with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chalupa (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg