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Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme Recipe

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This Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme recipe recreates the beloved fast-food chalupa with a crispy fried shell that’s light and flaky. Filled with seasoned taco meat, shredded cheese, fresh lettuce, sour cream, and taco sauce, these chalupas make for a delicious, satisfying Mexican-inspired meal you can make at home in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Chalupa Shells

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Canola oil for frying (about 2 inches deep in pot)

Filling

  • Seasoned taco meat (your favorite recipe, about 2 pounds)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (1 to 1 1/2 cups)
  • Chopped lettuce (1 to 1 1/2 cups)
  • Sour cream (1/2 cup)
  • Taco sauce (optional, to taste)
  • Diced tomatoes (optional, about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil: Heat about 2 inches of canola oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot but not smoking, approximately 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the warmed whole milk and melted butter to the dry mix.
  4. Form Dough: Mix with a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about a minute until mostly smooth and tacky but not sticky to hands.
  5. Divide and Shape: Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
  6. Roll Out Shells: Use a rolling pin to gently flatten each ball into a 6-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Shake off excess flour.
  7. Fry Shells – Part 1: Carefully place one dough circle into the hot oil. Let cook for about 5 seconds per side.
  8. Fold and Fry – Part 2: Using tongs, gently fold the dough circle in half, hold one half submerged in oil and cook for 1-2 minutes, then hold the other half in oil and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Drain and Shape: Remove chalupa shell from oil and let excess oil drip off. Hang the shell over the handle of a wooden spoon placed over a bowl to maintain its folded shape as it cools.
  10. Continue Cooking: Transfer the shell to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat the frying process with remaining dough balls, adjusting heat as necessary to ensure about 1-2 minutes cooking per side and preventing burning.
  11. Fill Chalupas: Fill each fried chalupa shell with seasoned taco meat, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and taco sauce as desired.
  12. Serve: Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme!

Notes

  • Use a deep-frying thermometer to maintain oil temperature around 350°F to avoid overly greasy shells.
  • The dough should be tacky but not sticky—too much flour can make shells tough.
  • Adjust frying time depending on your stove and oil temperature.
  • For a spicier flavor, add jalapeños or taco seasoning to the meat filling.
  • Store leftover chalupa shells in an airtight container and reheat briefly in a hot oven to retain crispness.

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