Homemade Chalupa (Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme) (2024)

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These copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supremes are incredibly easy to make and taste even more delicious than the restaurant version. Crispy and soft, these shells are a perfect mixture of textures. And best of all, you can stuff them with lots of different toppings so that everyone can make their own perfect chalupa without leaving the table.

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  • What is a Chalupa?
  • Chalupa Recipe Ingredients
  • How To Make Taco Bell Homemade Chalupa Supreme
  • Pro tips and tricks
  • What is the difference between Chalupa and Indian Bread/Navajo Bread?
  • Can I make it gluten free?
  • How to store Chalupa Shells?
  • Can I make the Chalupa Shell dough ahead of time?
  • Chalupa Supreme Recipe (Taco Bell Copycat)

What is a Chalupa?

Chalupas are traditional fried, boat shaped bread from central and southern Mexico. The chalupa bread is then typically topped with cheese, salsa, and lettuce. Chalupas are thick and about the size of a flour or corn tortilla shell. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Taco Bell serves chalupas as part of their regular menu. Their chalupa shells are often crispier than homemade and contain options for toppings such as tomatoes, refried beans, or even with our Copycat chipotle sofritas lettuce, cheese sauces, and sour cream.

Our homemade chalupas are a tasty alternative to Taco Bell’s famous recipe. Additionally, they are super easy to make, and you don’t even have to leave home to eat them.

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Chalupa Recipe Ingredients

You’re going to need two sets of ingredients for the chalupas. First set is for the dough and chalupa shell itself. The second set is for topping the chalupas. Then, you can pick and choose what toppings you like, if you prefer, or serve fully loaded chalupas to your family.

For the dough, you’ll need:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Oil – for the dough itself and enough to have about 2 inches of oil on the bottom of your skillet
  • Milk

For the toppings, you’ll want the following ingredients on hand:

  • Lettuce
  • Cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Refried beans or Chipotle Sofritas– you can get store bought or follow this easy Instant Pot recipe for homemade refried beans
  • Guacamole
  • Chopped black olives
  • Cheese- tex mex blend or you could use a Mexican or cheddar cheese blend too
  • Pico de Gallo

You can also add extra toppings too! If you love roasted veggies, feel free to add them as part of the chalupa.

How To Make Taco Bell Homemade Chalupa Supreme

To make the best tasting chalupa shells at home:

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  • First, start by making the dough. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together. When they are combined, mix in the 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Next, add in 3/4 a cup of milk and knead the dough. If the dough is tough and dry, add the remaining 1/4 cup of milk. If it is still too tough or dry, add a little water until you can knead the dough and it has a soft feel to it.
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  • Once the dough is ready, cut it into eight (8) equal parts. Then roll each into a ball using your hands.
  • Now place them on a floured surface and roll them with a rolling pin until they are about 7 to 8 inches in diameter. Then punch a few holes in the dough with a fork to help air release from the dough.
  • After that, heat about 2 inches of oil in a thick bottom skillet or pot over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully slide one disc into the oil.
  • The disc will float a bit on top of the oil and puff up slightly. Once it does, use tongs to carefully flip the disc. Then immediately pinch up a side of the disc with tongs and gently fold it in half. It should look similar to a taco shell.
  • Cook the first half for 30 seconds and then flip and cook the other half for another minute or until both sides are golden and crunchy.
  • Next, repeat the same process with the remaining shells. Place the finished shells on paper towels to allow some extra oil to drain off.
  • Finally, when all the shells are made, spread refried beans on top. Fill with desired toppings.
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Pro tips and tricks

If you want to make the best chalupa shells possible, follow these tips and tricks. They will help ensure you get perfect results each time.

  • If you prefer, you can keep the shells flat. Then just pile the toppings on top of the flat shell
  • Don’t overwork the dough! It can become tough and chewy if you knead it for longer than it takes to bring it altogether.
  • Don’t skip the baking powder, it is essential to allow it to rise and give you the soft texture on the inside.
  • Serve when the chalupas are still warm.
  • If you have self rising flour, you can use it. However you should take out the baking powder, salt, and regular flour
  • Use only medium heat, too much hotter and they will burn.
  • Only fry one at a time, they can over crowd the oil and not cook properly.
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What is the difference between Chalupa and Indian Bread/Navajo Bread?

Chalupas and Navajo fried bread are very similar to each other. They have slight differences in ingredients and Navajo bread is served flat without folding. They are both fried and require very little effort to prepare and enjoy!

Is this recipe vegan?

This recipe uses milk, which makes it vegetarian but not vegan. If you like, you could try using a non-dairy milk that is not flavored or sweetened, such as soy or almond milk. However, we did not test it with these ingredients, so you may need to adjust the amount of milk you use.

Also, omit using cheese and sour cream as toppings to make it vegan.

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Can I make it gluten free?

You could try using a gluten free, all-purpose flour. However, this will likely change the texture some and may require more or less liquid.

How to store Chalupa Shells?

You can easily store the shells in the fridge for about 5 to 7 days. Just store them in a airtight container or bag. When you are ready to serve them, place them in the oven at 200 degrees for about 5 minutes or until they are warmed through

Can I make the Chalupa Shell dough ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the dough and refrigerate it for up to 1 week. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place in a sealed bag or container. Then, let it to come up to room temperature before rolling out and frying.

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What is the difference between a taco and a chalupa?

Chalupa has a fried shell that is delicious, fluffy and crispy. Taco is usually made with a cooked tortilla. Eventually Both of them are filled with toppings.

Is a chalupa hard or soft?

Chalupa is crisp on the outside and soft inside. Its puffier more “bread” like shell that when fried gets chewy, crispy, light, and airy.

How do you eat a chalupa?

Chalupa is usually topped with the following toppings, refried beans, guacamole, pica de Gallo , chopped lettuce , cheese , olives and sour cream or any other desired toppings. If you need it to be more filling, you can add your choice of protein

What to serve in or with a Chalupa?

We like to add refried beans, guacamole, pica de Gallo , chopped lettuce , cheese , olives and sour cream to our chalupas.

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Chalupa Supreme Recipe (Taco Bell Copycat)

Yield: 8 chalupa

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Crispy and soft, these shells are a perfect mixture of textures. And best of all, you can stuff them with lots of different toppings so that everyone can make their own perfect chalupa without leaving the table.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • Oil for frying
  • For Garnish
  • chopped Lettuce
  • chopped cilantro
  • sour cream
  • refried beans
  • guacamole
  • chopped black olives
  • cheese tex mix blend
  • Pico de Gallo

Instructions

Making Chalupa Dough

  1. First mix all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) together.
  2. Then Add in oil and mix it in the dough.
  3. Knead the dough using milk. Add 3/4 cup milk at one go. Add the remaining 1/4 cup as required.
  4. If you need a little more liquid to knead the dough, you can use water.
  5. Keep kneading till it all comes together and dough feels soft


Makingchalupa Shells or disc

  1. Cut it into 8 equal parts.
  2. Then roll each part between both palms to make a ball. Roll out each ball using a rolling pin into a 7-8 inch (diameter) disc.
  3. Punch some holes with fork. This will ensure that the chalupa does not puff a lot while frying.
  4. Oil should not be more than 2 inches deep. Heat oil over medium flame.
  5. When the oil is ready, slowlyslide the rolled-out disc in the oil.
  6. The disc will rise up on the oil and will puff up slightly.
  7. With a pair of tongs, pick up the disc andflip it to the other side.
  8. Immediately, pinch up a side of the disc with tongs and gently fold it in half. Cook this half side for 30 seconds .
  9. Flip and cook the other half for another 1 minute till both sides are golden and crunchy.


Serving

  1. To servechalupas place a piece of fried bread on a plate and top with
    therefried beans, guacamole, pica de Gallo , chopped lettuce , cheese , olives and sour cream or any other desired toppings.
  2. Eat and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Yield 8Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 216Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 7mgSodium 276mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 3gSugar 1gProtein 7g

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FAQs

What is chalupa supreme made of? ›

Chalupa Supreme from Taco Bell is a type of taco that features a deep-fried flatbread shell filled with seasoned ground beef, sour cream, shredded lettuce, a blend of three kinds of cheese, and diced ripe tomatoes. There is also an option to replace the ground beef with black beans, chicken or steak.

What is the Taco Bell chalupa shell made of? ›

What is a chalupa? A chalupa is a thick, fried shell filled with all your favorite taco fillings like taco meat or shredded chicken along with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and sour cream. The shell is made with flour and while it's fried, it's still slightly fluffy and super delicious.

What is the difference between a chalupa and a chalupa supreme? ›

In summary, while both chalupas and chalupa supremes share the same base of a deep-fried corn tortilla filled with toppings, a chalupa supreme offers an enhanced flavor profile with the inclusion of extra toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, and guacamole.

What is chalupa crust made of? ›

Chalupas are a Mexican antojito, or snack, made from fried masa (corn dough) with a savory filling. The word chalupa comes from the Spanish word for shallop (or small sailboat), a reference to the masa cake's concave shape.

What is the outside of a chalupa made of? ›

Description. Chalupas are made by pressing a thin layer of masa dough around the outside of a small mold, in the process creating a concave container resembling the boat of the same name, and then deep frying the result to produce crisp, shallow corn cups.

What kind of cheese is in Taco Bell chalupa? ›

The Cheesy Street Chalupas are street-sized and served as a bundle of two, featuring traditional street taco ingredients – like fresh onions and cilantro – remixed with premium proteins, all wrapped in chalupa shells that have been stuffed with melted mozzarella and pepperjack cheeses.

Is a chalupa just a fried tortilla? ›

However, a chalupa shell has some flex and can be folded; it behaves more like a flatbread than a tortilla. The more traditional Mexican variety still has some fluff and flexibility to it, but because it's made of masa dough, it's more similar to the texture of a tamale.

Do chalupas have sour cream? ›

Chalupa is the perfect choice when you are craving for a supreme menu! You have beef or chicken grill, salad, tomatoes, cheese blend, and sour cream, all in a fluffy Flatbread. Add Mild or Fire sauce.

What the heck is a chalupa? ›

A chalupa is a tortilla-based dish from Mexico. Imagine a hard-shell taco, but bigger and thicker. Food historians believe that chalupas originated from Mexico's south-central region, specifically in Hidalgo, Puebla, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

What is a chalupa slang? ›

Slang. chalupa [f] MX. fat girl.

Are chalupas fried at Taco Bell? ›

Yes, Taco Bell Chalupas Are Definitely Fried

Not just any fry makes a chalupa shell this inviting. It's the combination of the frying technique and the unique dough recipe that creates the perfect balance of textures. This is what sets Taco Bell chalupas apart from other menu items and makes them a fan favorite.

Is a chalupa shell the same as fry bread? ›

If you aren't familiar with chalupas, you may have heard of them by another name: Navajo tacos or Indian fry bread. All are accurate, the only teensy difference being that we don't try to shape the dough into a 'taco'.

What's the difference between a chalupa and a soft taco? ›

The primary difference between a chalupa and a taco is the shell. Tacos utilize either flour or corn tortilla; both are very thin and unleavened. On the other hand, a chalupa shell has some levener and a thin, fluffy layer inside with a crispy exterior.

What does Supreme add in Taco Bell? ›

Soft Taco Supreme

Choose between beef or chicken grill, then just watch how our colleagues add tomatoes, sour cream, Iceberg salad and Cheddar cheese, then everything is wrapped in a soft tortilla.

Is the chalupa supreme fried? ›

The Chalupa Supreme is a regular menu item at Taco Bell. It consists of a chalupa shell, ground beef, sour cream, lettuce, 3-cheese, and tomato. The chalupa shell itself is a unique item made of a fried flatbread. The frying process puffs the flatbread while keeping it somewhat rigid, making the semi-soft shell.

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