Chalupas

Name: Authentic Chalupas Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Masa Dough:**; 2 cups masa harina (corn flour for tortillas); 1 1/4 cups warm water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups); *For the Picadillo Filling:**; 1 pound ground pork (or beef); 1/2 white onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Roma tomato, diced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; *For the Toppings:**; 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (or mild feta); 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 cup salsa verde or salsa roja (store-bought or homemade)

Chalupas 🇲🇽 Mexico

A traditional Mexican dish consisting of small, thick tortillas topped with various ingredients.

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Tortillas meat cheese lettuce

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