Mexican

Chalupa shells is for Dinner, Snack.

Chalupa shells takes several minutes to prepare.

Chalupa shells takes several minutes to cook.

Chalupa shells makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Chalupa shells are:

2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
1 cup milk
Oil for deep fat frying

Here is how you make Chalupa shells:

To make the chalupa shell, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening and milk. Shape dough into a long roll and divide equally into 6 balls. Pat each ball out into a circle approx. 5-inches in diameter (make the circles thinner in the middle so there will be a depression to hold the toppings).Fry each circle in hot oil until they are puffed and golden brown on both sides (turn once). Drain on absorbent paper towels.Add your choice of ground beef, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, peppers, and cheese. You may also add salsa, sliced black olives, sour cream, or guacamole.Makes 6 very large chalupas.Serving Size: makes 6 chalupasNumber of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DUSTYGRL2.

The nutritional information for Chalupa shells is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 3,266.4

• Total Fat: 234.8 g
• Cholesterol: 19.5 mg
• Sodium: 2,725.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 245.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
• Protein: 38.1 g

Chalupa shells is Mexican cuisine.