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Easy Beefy Chalupas Compuestas

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the Meat
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
For the Chalupa Sauce
  • ¼ C canola oil
  • ¼ C all-purpose flour
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • water
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste
For the Chalupas Compuestas
  • 8 Chalupa Shells
  • 1 Package HERDEZ Instant Refried Beans prepared
  • 2 C Colby jack cheese shredded
  • 2 C lettuce shredded
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • sour cream for garnish
  • cotija cheese for garnish
  • cilantro for garnish
  • avocado for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet over high heat, add the ground beef and cook, crumbling as it cooks, until browned, around 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside, covered, to keep warm.
  2. Prepare the HERDEZ Instant Refried Beans as package instructs, set aside.
  3. In a small pot, heat the canola oil over medium, then add the flour and stir to combine and until no lumps are present. Add the tomato sauce, then fill the can with water and add to the mixture. Stir thoroughly, then season with the cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and allow to cook until thickened, around 10 minutes.
  4. On a chalupa shell, smear a thin layer of the refried beans across the surface, then add a thin layer of the chalupa sauce. Sprinkle with ¼ cup of the ground beef, then top with the colby jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Repeat with the remaining chalupa shells, then garnish and serve immediately.