Healthy Bean Chalupas Recipes

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.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - BEAN AND CHEESE CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, fry the tortillas, 1 at a time, on both sides until they are crisp. Remove from the oil and drain on a sheet tray lined with a brown paper bag or paper towels.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Put the fried tortillas on a sheet tray and top each with 1/4 of the bean mixture and 1/4 of the cheese. Put under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
• In a medium bowl mix together the tomato, onion, and chili powder, and season with salt, to taste.
• Remove the tortillas from the sheet tray to individual serving dishes and top with shredded cabbage, the tomato mixture, and a tablespoon of sour cream.

HEALTHY BEAN CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in a large deep skillet, stirring to crumble.
• Drain beef well, and set aside.
• Wipe skillet clean.
• Return beef to skillet; stir in beans, chiles, and seasoning mix.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
• Press each tortilla into a tortilla shell pan or 1-quart oven-safe bowl.
• Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp.
• Place on lettuce-lined serving plates.
• Spoon bean mixture evenly into shells; sprinkle with cheese and diced tomato.
• Serve with desired condiments.

PINTO BEAN QUICK CHALUPAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, put pinto beans and baking soda. Cover with water until water level is at least 2-3 inches higher than the beans. Let soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse beans. Place in crockpot and cover with water such that the water level is about 1 inch higher than the beans.
• Add onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic, Cajun seasoning, bacon, and boullion to crockpot.
• Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Before serving, place approximately 1 cup of corn chips for each serving desired in an oven safe container and warm for about 5 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees.
• Serve beans over warm corn chips and top with desired toppings.

CHALUPA GRANDE

Steps:

• Place first 10 ingredients in a large kettle. (Beans do not need to be soaked.) Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 3 hours or until beans and roast are tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; shred with a fork. Return meat to kettle. Cook, uncovered, until thick, about 30 minutes. Serve over corn chips. Pass remaining ingredients as toppings.

BAKED CHICKEN CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush each tortilla with oil; sprinkle with cheese., Place chicken, tomatoes and seasonings in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated. Spoon over tortillas. Bake 15-18 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted. Top with cabbage.