Taco Bell Chalupas

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Ingredients for Homemade Chalupas

For the Chalupa Shells:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening or butter
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Taco Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef (or chicken, or plant-based alternative)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
  • 1/2 cup water

Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Taco Bell-style Baja sauce or ranch dressing (optional)
  • Hot sauce or salsa (optional)

Kitchen Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl – for making the dough.
  • Rolling pin – to roll out the chalupa shells.
  • Frying pan – for frying the chalupa shells.
  • Tongs – to safely remove the fried chalupa shells from the oil.
  • Large skillet – for browning the ground beef.
  • Paper towels – to drain excess oil from the fried shells.

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