Taco Bell Chalupas

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)

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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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