Bean and Cheese Chalupas
 

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Serves: 2-4 Source: Tinkskitchen.com

Ingredients

Base Preparation:
 

• 1 15oz can pinto beans
• 1/2 head Romaine Lettuce, sliced super thin
• 4 Chalupa Shells

Pico de Gallo

 

• 3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped fine
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 jalapeno pepper, frozen, grated
• Salt, pepper to taste
   

Directions
 

1. Heat the pinto beans in a small saucepan, add a dash of salt, cumin to taste. Bring to a boil. Drain the excess liquid off, then mash to a refried bean consistency. Set aside.
2. Heat tortillas in a toaster or regular oven for 3 minutes until crisp.
3. Spread each tortilla with 3 tablespoons refried beans, followed by a handful of shredded lettuce, sprinkle with a small amount of cheddar cheese, followed by a healthy large portion of Pico de Gallo.
4. Take a teaspoon of Cotija cheese and pinch between your fingers. The cheese will crumble into nice small pieces. Salt and Pepper if desired.
   
   
   

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January 25, 2025
 

Chalupas can be as complicated or as simple as you wish.   You can certainly fry your own chalupas, or use storebought. 

 

There are a few ways to change these up, most notably Ground Beef Chalupas, Chicken Chalupas, Breakfast Chalupas, Pulled Pork Chalupas, etc.  You can also broil a layer of cheese on top of the beans before adding the lettuce, and even add some home-made enchilada sauce on top of the beans.