How to Make a Bean Chalupa Supreme | Chalupa recipe for Vegetarians

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

chalupa shells

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas are healthier, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

shredded cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Shredded mozzarella is often less expensive and melts well.

Start by making the dough for the chalupa shells using 3 cups of all-purpose flour.

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder to the flour and mix.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil to the flour mixture and mix well.

Combine water and milk in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds until warm.

Gradually add the warm water and milk mixture to the flour mixture while kneading.

Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Prepare the filling by adding a 30 oz can of refried beans to a microwave-safe bowl.

Add chili flakes, 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, and garlic powder to the beans, then add a little water to adjust consistency.

Microwave the beans for 2 minutes, stir, and if needed, microwave for an additional minute until heated through.

While the beans are heating, check the dough and divide it into equal parts.

Roll each part of the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and use a knife to poke holes in the dough to prevent puffing during frying.

Heat oil in a deep skillet for frying the chalupa shells.

Once the oil is hot, fry each rolled dough piece, folding it in half while frying to hold its shape and ensure even cooking.

Remove the fried chalupa shells from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Assemble the chalupa by adding a layer of refried beans, followed by chopped onion, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, and shredded cheese on top of the chalupa shell.

Plate the assembled chalupa and serve with hot sauce if desired.

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