Bean And Beef Shaloupias Recipes

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.

HEALTHY BEAN CHALUPAS

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in a large deep skillet, stirring to crumble.
• Drain beef well, and set aside.
• Wipe skillet clean.
• Return beef to skillet; stir in beans, chiles, and seasoning mix.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
• Press each tortilla into a tortilla shell pan or 1-quart oven-safe bowl.
• Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp.
• Place on lettuce-lined serving plates.
• Spoon bean mixture evenly into shells; sprinkle with cheese and diced tomato.
• Serve with desired condiments.