Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa
Delicious Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Recipe. Recreate the iconic Taco Bell Chalupa at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Indian Fry Bread:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 1 cup milk
- vegetable oil for frying as needed
For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- vegetable oil for frying as needed
For the Toppings:
- sour cream
- shredded lettuce
- shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- fresh tomato diced
Instructions
For the Indian Fry Bread:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine dry flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until well mixed.
- Pour in the milk and stir everything together.
- Shape the dough into a long cylinder shape.
- Cut the dough cylinder into 8 equal parts.
- Flour your hands and work each piece into a 6-inch tortilla shape.
- Place a skillet on the stove and add oil for frying.
- Heat the oil until it's hot enough to fry the bread.
- Carefully place the tortillas into the hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown.
- Remove the fried bread from the oil and set it aside.
Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix dried onion with water and let it sit for five minutes.
- In a large skillet, combine ground beef, flour, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Mix everything together thoroughly.
- Add the soaked onions and water to the skillet and mix again.
- Cook the beef mixture until it turns brown. Stir often to break up any large chunks and make it more like a paste.
- Once it's cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and keep the filling warm.
To Assemble:
- Take a piece of the fried bread (Indian Fry Bread) and place a portion of the cooked meat on top.
- Add sour cream, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes in that order on top of the meat.
- If you like it spicy, you can add some hot sauce or salsa on the very top.
Nutrition
Calories: 424.9kcalCarbohydrates: 47.7gProtein: 21.6gFat: 15.8gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 57.1mgSodium: 856.8mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 0.6g
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