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Chalupa

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Crispy corn tortillas filled with kidney beans, cheese, and vegetables, creating a delicious Mexican dish.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Austncorp, Koavf and 4 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Chalupas are a Mexican specialty, originating in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. They consist of crispy corn tortillas topped with various ingredients. In this recipe, we will prepare American-style chalupas, which are flat but retain the authentic flavor of this delicious dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying, grilling
  • Estimated cost$7.80 $1.30 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.25
  • $2.69
  • $1.16
  • $0.15
  • $1.60
  • $1.95

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan. Pour about 1.25 cm of oil into the pan. Check that the oil is at the correct temperature by adding a small piece of tortilla. The oil should start to foam, and the tortilla should become crispy quickly.
  2. Fry each tortilla completely flat, on both sides, until it is nicely crispy. Drain the French-fried tortillas and keep them warm on a plate lined with paper towels or newspaper, in a preheated oven.
  3. Spread a layer of kidney beans evenly over each tortilla, about 0.6 cm thick. Top with a generous amount of grated queso fresco and about 1 tablespoon of chopped onion. ≈ 4 min
  4. Place the assembled chalupas on a griddle and cook them over the heat until the cheese melts and begins to bubble. Watch carefully to prevent them from burning. ≈ 3 min
  5. Garnish with chopped lettuce and tomato pieces, then serve immediately. ≈ 10 min

The bill

Cottage

  • oil paint, vegetable-based$0.25
  • 12 corn tortillas$2.69
  • 600 g of mashed kidney beans (pinto or black beans can be used instead)$1.16
  • 1 onion, chopped$0.15
  • 1 large tomato, chopped$1.60
  • 300 g of chopped lettuce$1.95

Total$7.80

that's $1.30 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • oil paint, vegetable-based
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 600 g of mashed kidney beans (pinto or black beans can be used instead)
  • 150 g of grated queso fresco cheese
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 300 g of chopped lettuce

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