Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
445 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme
Description
The Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme is prepared by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, and milk to create a malleable dough. After kneading, the dough is formed into rounds which are lightly pierced to allow even frying. The dough rounds are cooked briefly in hot oil until they puff, then folded gently and held in the oil to crisp into a taco shell shape. The cooking method achieves a crisp yet pliable shell characteristic of a Chalupa.
The beef mixture consists of ground beef sautéed with chopped onion and seasoned with taco seasoning, salsa, and water to create a slightly saucy, flavorful filling. The assembled chalupas are topped with shredded lettuce, Mexican cheese blend, diced tomato, and a dollop of sour cream, providing a balance of textures and fresh flavors complementing the fried shell and savory beef.
This dish mimics popular fast-food chalupas with homemade dough and seasoning, suitable for serving as a casual meal or party food. Leftovers should be stored separately in airtight containers for up to five days to maintain freshness, and it is recommended to use room-temperature milk for dough consistency. The preparation involves frying, so maintaining safe oil temperature and careful folding are essential steps.
Ingredients
For the Chalupas:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for Frying
- 1 Cup milk
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup water
For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 2 tomato diced
Instructions
For the Chalupas:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking powder and salt.
- Then mix in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- Gradually stir in the milk. Then mix in the remaining flour until a dough forms. Knead the dough with your hands.
- Add more milk if the mixture is too dry and add more flour if the mixture is too wet.
- Form the dough into a long log and cut it into 8 equal parts. Use your hands to form each part into a round circle on a floured surface that is approximately 6 inches across.
- Once all the circles are formed, use a fork to poke a few holes into each of them.
- Heat 2 inches of the vegetable oil in a large pot until it's approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the circles one at a time. Place one of the disks in the hot oil and cook it for 5 seconds on each side.
- Use tongs to gently fold the disk in half to make a taco shape. Then hold it in the oil and allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes. Use the tongs to flip it over and hold the other half in the oil to cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Once the entire shell is golden brown, remove it from the oil to a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.
- Continue this process until all the shells are fried.
For the Beef Mixture:
- Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet until brown over medium high heat. Drain the excess grease.
- Stir in the water, taco seasoning and salsa.
- Heat uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the flavors are combined.
- Remove from heat.
To Assemble:
- Fill each of the shells with the beef mixture.
- Top with the sour cream, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use room-temperature milk to achieve proper dough consistency for chalupa shells.
- Store leftover chalupa components separately in airtight containers for up to 5 days to retain freshness.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to ensure proper puffing and crisping of the dough shells.
- Handle fried dough gently when folding to form taco shape without cracking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 747IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 490mg | 49% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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