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Mexican: Chalupas

Source of Recipe


Cocinas de New Mexico






List of Ingredients



• Shortening
  
• 12 corn tortillas
  
• Salt
  
• 3 cups refried beans
  
• 2 cups red or green salsa
  
• 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• 1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
  
• 1-1/2 cups guacamole
  






Instructions



1. Heat 4 inches of shortening in a heavy pan over medium-high heat.
   
   
2. Fry each tortilla in hot shortening, submerging it with a round wooden roller, ladle, or similar object. (Tortilla will form into a cup shape.) Drain on absorbent towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.
   
   
3. Fill each chalupa with 1/4 cup refried beans, 2 tablespoons salsa, and 2 tablespoons cheese.
   
   
4. Place chalupas on a baking sheet and heat in a 375-degree oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
   
   Garnish chalupas with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and guacamole before serving.
   
   Makes 12 chalupas.