Chalupas From A Friend Recipes

CHALUPA SUPREME RECIPE (TACO BELL COPYCAT)

Steps:

• First mix all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) together.
• Then Add in oil and mix it in the dough.
• Knead the dough using milk. Add 3/4 cup milk at one go. Add the remaining 1/4 cup as required.
• If you need a little more liquid to knead the dough, you can use water.
• Keep kneading till it all comes together and dough feels soft
• Cut it into 8 equal parts.
• Then roll each part between both palms to make a ball. Roll out each ball using a rolling pin into a 7-8 inch (diameter) disc.
• Punch some holes with fork. This will ensure that the chalupa does not puff a lot while frying.
• Oil should not be more than 2 inches deep. Heat oil over medium flame.
• When the oil is ready, slowly slide the rolled-out disc in the oil.
• The disc will rise up on the oil and will puff up slightly.
• With a pair of tongs, pick up the disc and flip it to the other side.
• Immediately, pinch up a side of the disc with tongs and gently fold it in half. Cook this half side for 30 seconds .
• Flip and cook the other half for another 1 minute till both sides are golden and crunchy.
• To serve chalupas place a piece of fried bread on a plate and top withthe refried beans, guacamole, pica de Gallo , chopped lettuce , cheese , olives and sour cream or any other desired toppings.
• Eat and enjoy!

CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Place beans and enough water to cover in a 3-qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. , In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the 3-1/2 cups water, onion, chilies, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin and oregano. Add roast and beans. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Reduce heat to low and cook 6 hours longer or until pork is very tender. , Remove roast and shred with a fork. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid in a saucepan. Combine beans and meat; set aside. Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Add meat and bean mixture; heat through. , To serve, spoon meat mixture over corn chips; top with green onions, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and salsa.