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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!
Prep Time
11 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of salsa into the center of the tortilla and gently spread it around, but not quite to the edge.
- 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.
- Transfer the chalupa to a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Continue this method with the rest of the tortillas.
- Divide the chicken or pork and queso fresco over the chalupas. Garnish with cilantro and extra salsa verde if desired.
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Notes
- They are best eaten as soon as they're cooked.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.