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<\/div>\nA traditional chalupa is fried masa dough shaped like a little boat topped with simply salsa, cheese and shredded lettuce. Chalupa means \u2018boat.\u2019 Think of it as almost a mini taco salad type situation.<\/p>\n
Although for me I tend to think of Taco Bell chalupa supreme. This is more like a deep fried tortilla shell (or flatbread basically) with ground beef, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and tomato. We love to make this chalupa recipe at home. And it\u2019s easy to customize with all sorts of different taco fillings.<\/p>\n
Related: <\/strong>Learn to make the best arepas<\/a> and easy, weeknight tostadas<\/a>. <\/p>\n You can add other toppings like salsa<\/a>, pico de gallo<\/a> or guacamole<\/a> too!<\/p>\n Cook the ground beef, seasoning with the taco seasoning, on medium high heat until cooked through. No pink should remain. Shred the cheese, lettuce and cut up the tomatoes. <\/p>\n Fry \/ heat your chalupa shell according to whichever method you prefer (three options below).<\/p>\n Fill the shell with the cooked beef, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve warm. <\/p>\n There are three ways to warm \/ fry chalupa shells: oven, air fryer or stove top. You can see the results of these methods in the photo above (from right: oven, air fryer, and two stove top).<\/p>\n In my opinion the best way is to pan fry on the stove top. However, if you are cooking many at once then I would recommend the oven so they can all be warm at the same time as chalupas are best when served warm. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/chalupa.jpg\"\/)
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<\/figure>\nBest Way to Cook Chalupa Shells<\/h2>\n
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