Categories: Mexican
Ingredients
- Tortillas:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable shortening
- 1 cup milk
- Oil, for frying
- Filling:
- 1 tbsp dried onion flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- Some oil for frying
- For Garnishing:
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack
- Tomato, diced
Directions
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In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
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Add the vegetable shortening and mix. Then add the milk and continue mixing.
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Cut the dough into 8 equal portions, and then shape them into 8 6-inch tortillas.
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Deep fry the tortillas until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
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Start making the filling. Place the onion flakes in the water and set aside for 5 minutes.
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Mix the rest of the filling ingredients (except the oil) in a bowl until well combined.
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Add in the onion with the water and continue mixing.
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Heat the oil in a skillet and then cook the entire beef mixture until the beef browns.
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To assemble the Chalupas, place the following by layers in the tortilla: some of the cooked beef mixture, sour cream, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes.
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Serve on a plate.