Chalupa Dinner Bowl
Transform your dinner table into a fiesta of flavor with this irresistible Chalupa Dinner Bowl recipe! Featuring crispy, golden tortilla bowls as the star, these edible vessels are layered with seasoned ground beef or chicken, creamy refried beans, and a vibrant medley of toppings including crisp romaine lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, tangy sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese. The addition of black olives, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime elevates this dish to restaurant-quality perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or a fun gathering, these chalupa bowls bring together the best of Tex-Mex cuisine in under 30 minutes. Serve up this customizable and crowd-pleasing meal for a deliciously unique dinner experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or chicken
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Refried beans
- 4 Corn tortillas
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or chicken until fully browned or cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over low heat until warm and smooth. Keep warm.
In a deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
Carefully fry the corn tortillas one at a time, using tongs to shape them into a bowl-like curve as they fry. Fry until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per tortilla. Place cooked tortillas on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assemble the Chalupa Dinner Bowls: Spread a layer of refried beans in each fried tortilla shell. Top with seasoned meat, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and black olives.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for added zest.
Enjoy your homemade Chalupa Dinner Bowl with family or friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.9 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 822 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
