Chalupa

A soft, fried taco shell with meat, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and tomato

Course lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword chalupa

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 596kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

4 chalupa shells
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
½ cup sour cream
1 cup cheese
2 cups lettuce
2 roma tomatoes

Instructions

Cook the ground beef, seasoning with the taco seasoning, on medium high heat until cooked through. No pink should remain.
Shred the cheese, lettuce and cut up the tomatoes.
Fry / heat your chalupa shell according to whichever method you prefer (three options below).
Fill the shell with the cooked beef, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve warm.

Notes

How to cook chalupa shells:

Oven Method- Heat oven to 425°F. Brush both sides of the shell with a little oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Then place in a taco holder or similar device to help keep it’s shape.

Air Fryer Method- Air fry at 400°F for 3 minutes. Then place in a taco holder or similar device to help keep it’s shape.

Stove Top Method- Add a few teaspoons of oil to a pan and heat over medium/high heat. Pan fry the shell for 1-2 minutes on both sides or until browned. Placed folded in half until ready to fill.

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