We need Nacho Cheese Chalupas back on the menu. The new Chipotle chalupas are good, but they pale in comparison. The nacho cheese sauce is specially formulated and meshes well with other taco bell ingredients. I remember back when there were both gorditas and chalupas. So many choices! To make the toasted cheddar chalupa, first the taco shell is toasted until it is golden brown. Then, a layer of cheddar cheese is placed on top of the shell, followed by your choice of toppings. The chalupa is then placed under a broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Taco Bell is introducing a new flavor, the cheddar cheese chalupa. And, my kids eat it. The secret to this Mexican soup recipe with pork is the raw refried beans. So I was trying to think of SOMETHING different to cook for dinner one night when I remembered this chalupa soup recipe. So many recipes that call for beans use canned beans. And, while that’s totally fine, this recipe calls for whole uncooked Hello my beautiful fam! Welcome back to my kitchen today I’m going to share with you how to make the best chalupas I have ever tried! Also known as Navajo ta Traditional chalupas, as found in Cholula, Puebla, are small, thick, boat-shaped fried masa topped only with salsa, cheese and shredded lettuce. Other regions in Mexico add variations, which can include chorizo, pork, shredded chicken, or re-fried beans, in addition to the classic cheese, salsa, and lettuce toppings. If you’re making the chalupa dough, roll each ball into a circle about 6 inches wide. In a small mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chili powder, cornstarch, paprika, salt, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. In a large cast iron pan over medium heat, combine the seasoning mixture, 1 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt. When you think of classic Mexican food, tacos, burritos and salsas, probably come to mind. However, Chalupas also deserve a seat at the table. This chalupa recipe is easy to make down to the crispy chalupa shell; if you like authentic Mexican recipes, this one’s a winner. Table of Contents 1 Are chalupas really Mexican? 2 Chalupas Mexicanas Gently shake the excess flour off. Add dough to the pot of oil, cooking one shell at a time. Let it cook on each side for about 5 seconds, then use metal tongs to gently fold it in half. Use the tongs to hold one half of the chalupa in the oil, cooking it for about 1-2 minutes. aS7ZJ.