Description
A homemade version of the classic Taco Bell chalupa featuring crispy yet soft flatbread filled with seasoned beef, fresh toppings, and creamy sour cream. Quick to prepare and customizable for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup water
6 small pita breads or flatbreads
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Heat vegetable oil in another pan and fry each flatbread for 30–60 seconds per side until golden and slightly puffy.
- Remove flatbreads and gently fold into a taco shape while still warm.
- Fill each chalupa with seasoned beef, then top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes.
- Finish with sour cream and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap ground beef with chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra heat.
Try toppings like jalapeños, avocado, or chipotle sauce for variation.
Store beef filling in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat beef in a skillet or microwave until hot.
Fry flatbread fresh for best texture, or reheat in a pan to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chalupa
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
