Cheesy Bean Chalupa Food

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHALUPAS

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed medium skillet (that a whole flat tortilla can fit into) add about 1/4" of canola oil. Set over a medium to medium high heat. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, rest a tortilla on the oil (it will float- like a boat) and let it cook for about a minute, until bubbling. Spoon 2 tablespoons of salsa into the center of the tortilla and gently spread it around, but not quite to the edge. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla edges and bottom are crisp. It's ok, if a little hot oil touches the salsa.
• Transfer the chalupa to a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Continue in this method with the rest of the tortillas.
• Divide the chicken or pork and queso fresco over the chalupas. Garnish with cilantro and extra salsa verde if desired.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - BEAN AND CHEESE CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, fry the tortillas, 1 at a time, on both sides until they are crisp. Remove from the oil and drain on a sheet tray lined with a brown paper bag or paper towels.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Put the fried tortillas on a sheet tray and top each with 1/4 of the bean mixture and 1/4 of the cheese. Put under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
• In a medium bowl mix together the tomato, onion, and chili powder, and season with salt, to taste.
• Remove the tortillas from the sheet tray to individual serving dishes and top with shredded cabbage, the tomato mixture, and a tablespoon of sour cream.

CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Place beans and enough water to cover in a 3-qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. , In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the 3-1/2 cups water, onion, chilies, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin and oregano. Add roast and beans. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Reduce heat to low and cook 6 hours longer or until pork is very tender. , Remove roast and shred with a fork. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid in a saucepan. Combine beans and meat; set aside. Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Add meat and bean mixture; heat through. , To serve, spoon meat mixture over corn chips; top with green onions, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and salsa.

CHEESY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish combine green beans, processed cheese and dill.
• Stirring occasionally, bake until heated through and cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

CHEESY WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place beans in large saucepot. Add enough water to cover beans by a few inches. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until beans until tender. Let beans cool in their cooking liquid; drain. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F. Cut off and discard top third of garlic bulb; drizzle with 1/2 tsp. oil. Wrap loosely in foil; place on baking sheet. Bake 40 min. or until tender. Cool completely. Squeeze garlic pulp from bulb; set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in large stockpot on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until tender. Add beans, garlic pulp and broth; stir until blended. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
• Process soup, in batches, in blender until smooth. Return to pot. Add cheese; cook on medium heat until cheese is melted and soup is heated through, stirring constantly.

TACO BELL CHALUPA COPYCAT

Steps:

• To make Indian Fry Bread Mix dry ingredients together.
• Cut in shortening; then add milk.
• Shape dough into a long cylinder; cut into 8 equal parts.
• Flour hands, then work the pieces into 6" tortillas.
• Fry in oil until golden brown.
• To Make filling Mix dried onion with water in a small bowl and let stand for five minutes.
• Combine ground beef, flour, chili powder, paprika, and salt.
• Mix well.
• Add onions and water.
• Mix again.
• In a skillet, cook beef mixture until browned.
• Stir often while cooking so no large chunks form; it should be more like a paste.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Build Chalupas starting with meat, then sour cream, lettuce cheese, and tomatoes in that order.
• Top with hot sauce or salsa if desired.

CHEESY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan or 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to brown. Remove from saucepan; cover to keep warm.
• In same saucepan or skillet, cook beans as directed on bag; drain. Stir in onion mixture; cook until thoroughly heated. Add cheese; toss gently to mix.