Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme

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5 from 11 votes

Published on June 20, 2023

, Updated on November 13, 2023

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by Carrie Barnard

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Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme is a delicious and fast food favorite menu item. Chewy flatbread is loaded with beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce and ripe tomatoes.

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What is Chalupa Supreme?

Chalupa supreme is loaded with a seasoned beef mixture, cheese and lettuce. This mixture is loaded in a thick, fluffy shell that has been deep fried. Low fat sour cream crisp shell filled with beef blend and diced ripe tomatoes.

Ingredients:

Chalupas Ingredients:

All Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Vegetable Oil (plus more for Frying)
Milk

For the Beef Mixture:

Ground Beef
Small Onion (chopped)
Taco Seasoning
Salsa
Water

Topping Variations:

Sour Cream
Shredded Lettuce
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
Tomatoes (diced)

How to Make Chalupa Shells:

For the Chalupas:

Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking powder and salt.
Step 2 – Then mix in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Step 3 – Gradually stir in the milk. Then mix in the remaining flour until a dough forms. Knead the dough with your hands.
Step 4 – Add more milk if the mixture is too dry and add more flour if the mixture is too wet.

Combining the ingredients for chalupa in a bowl

Step 5 – Form the dough into a long log and cut it into 8 equal parts. Use your hands to form each part into a round circle on a floured surface that is approximately 6 inches across.
Step 6 – Once all the circles are formed, use a fork to poke a few holes into each of them.
Step 7 – Heat 2 inches of the vegetable oil in a large pot until it’s approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 8 – Cook the circles one at a time. Place one of the disks in the hot oil and cook it for 5 seconds on each side.
Step 9 – Use tongs to gently fold the disk in half to make a taco shape. Then hold it in the oil and allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes. Use the tongs to flip it over and hold the other half in the oil to cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 10 – Once the entire shell is golden brown. Remove it from the oil to a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.

Making the chalupa and cooking the ground beef mixture

Step 11 – Continue this process until all the shells are fried.

How to Make Beef Mixture:

Step 1 – Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet until brown over medium high heat. Drain the excess grease.
Step 2 – Stir in the water, taco seasoning and salsa.
Step 3 – Heat uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the flavors are combined.
Step 4 – Remove from heat.

To Assemble:

Step 5 – Fill each of the shells with the beef mixture.
Step 6 – Top with the sour cream, crisp shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.
Step 7 – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

What is the Difference between of a Chalupa and a Taco?

The main difference between a taco and a chalupa is the taco shell. Chalupa is made with a thick, fried shells where a regular taco is made with corn tortilla or flour tortillas.

Variation Ideas:

Meat – We made this recipe with beef, but you can use chicken, carne asada, or steak reduced fat sour cream.
Toppings – Add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, cheese and guacamole. You can even add in black beans, roasted vegetables and lime juice.