Authentic Mexican Chalupas

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Authentic Mexican Chalupas

Chalupas bear very little resemblance to the behemoth's hawked by Taco Bell.  This authentic Mexican chalupa recipe is from my friend Aurora who hails from Puebla, Mexico!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • 1 cup Tomatillo Salsa Verde on this site, plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 2 cups pulled cooked chicken or pork shredded
  • cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed medium skillet (that a flat tortilla can fit into), add about 1/4" of canola oil.  Set over medium to medium-high heat.  
  2. When the oil is hot but not smoking, rest a tortilla (it will float- like a boat) and let it cook for about a minute until bubbling.  
  3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of salsa into the center of the tortilla and gently spread it around, but not quite to the edge.  
  4. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla edges and bottom are crisp.  It's ok if a little hot oil touches the salsa.
  5. Transfer the chalupa to a tray lined with paper towels to drain.  Continue this method with the rest of the tortillas.
  6. Divide the chicken or pork and queso fresco over the chalupas.  Garnish with cilantro and extra salsa verde if desired.

Notes

  • They are best eaten as soon as they're cooked. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 683mg (28%) Potassium 473mg (14%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 600IU (12%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 683mg 28%
Potassium 473mg 10%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 600IU 12%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 180mg 18%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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