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

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.

2. Add the vegetable shortening and mix. Then add the milk and continue mixing.

3. Cut the dough into 8 equal portions, and then shape them into 8 6-inch tortillas.

4. Deep fry the tortillas until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

5. Start making the filling. Place the onion flakes in the water and set aside for 5 minutes.

6. Mix the rest of the filling ingredients (except the oil) in a bowl until well combined.

7. Add in the onion with the water and continue mixing.

8. Heat the oil in a skillet and then cook the entire beef mixture until the beef browns.

9. To assemble the Chalupas, place the following by layers in the tortilla: some of the cooked beef mixture, sour cream, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes.

10. Serve on a plate.

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