Chalupas

These tender chalupa shells are deep fried for a delightfully crispy crunch. Fill with your favorites and enjoy!

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Chalupas

Step 1: prepare meat or bean filling

Make a batch of one or more of the following:

• Crispy Chicken Bites

• Barbacoa Beef

• Ground Beef Taco filling

• Refried Beans

Step 2: dough

To a large mixing bowl, add:

1 1/4 cup flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Sift together, stir in:

2 tsp oil

1/2 cup warmed milk (90-100F)

Clean spoon and begin to knead, adding only if needed:

1 Tbsp increments milk

• Knead for 1-2 minutes.

• Divide into 4 equal portions. Place dough balls in a single layer and cover tightly. Let rest.

Step 3: preheat frying oil

Note: It will take approximately 10 minutes for the oil to properly heat to 350F.

Select one:

1. Deep fryer

   • If you have a basket, set it aside — you will not need it

   • Fill with oil to the fryer-specified level

   • Turn on fryer and set temperature to ~350F

2. Deep pot on stovetop

   • Place a deep pot on the stovetop

   • Add ~2” of oil to the pot

   • Turn heat to medium

Step 4: deep fry

While oil heats, roll each ball into a flat disk*. Pierce all over with a fork.

Deep fry for 1 minute:

• Place the flattened disk in the hot oil, frying for 30 seconds

• Flip and, using tongs, fold the disk in half with the cooked side inside

• Hold the fold using tongs and a heat-safe spoon between the layers

• Fry until golden

• Use tongs to transfer from hot oil to a cooling rack

Step 5: fill & serve

Immediately dress:

• Meat (Step 1)

• Refried beans

• Sour cream

• Salsa

• Tomatoes, diced

• Onions (optional)

• Lettuce, shredded

Fold and serve immediately.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 4 chalupa shells

• * To roll out chalupas, flatten rested dough ball with fingers and place between two square pieces of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin to press dough into an even circle. Rolling chalupas is similar to rolling out pie crust.

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Window to B’s kitchen . . .

Crispy Chicken Tacos

Perfect for a weekday dinner, these delicious Crispy Chicken Tacos are amazing!

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Crispy Chicken Tacos

Step 1: Chicken

Prepare one batch of Crispy Chicken Bites.

Once transferred to the hot oven to finish cooking, continue prep in Step 2. Don’t forget to set the timer and return to the chicken when it rings.

Step 2: Toppings

Wash and prepare:

Lettuce, shredded

Tomatoes, diced

Assemble:

Cheese, shredded

Flour tortilla (optional: homemade)

Step 3: Assemble Tacos

Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-low. Once hot, drizzle with:

1 tsp oil

Add:

1 flour tortilla

Heat for ~1 minute, flip, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Fold tortilla in half.

Continue to heat until lightly browned, flip and lightly brown other half.

Remove from skillet, immediately dress:

• Sour cream

• Salsa

• Tomatoes

• Lettuce (fill it full!)

• Crispy Chicken Bites

Fold and serve immediately.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 4

• Mission brand flour tortillas are strongly recommended

• Other great toppings to add:

  • Sour cream

  • Salsa

  • Guacamole

  • Refried Beans

• Timesaver tip: cooking for a hungry horde?

• Preheat oven 200F

  • Heat each tortilla and fill with cheese

  • Transfer to sheet pan in the oven

  • Repeat until enough tortillas prepped for everyone

• Guests can dress taco with desired topping