Vegan Chalupa

A Vegan Chalupa is like a TACO but with a big ol’ FAT FRIED TORTILLA! Homemade VEGAN SOUR CREAM too!

Before going vegan, I would typically get the Crunchwrap, Cheesy Gordita Crunch and a Chalupa. Well actually, I still do (just gotta swap out half the ingredients!) except for the Cheesy Gordita Crunch (which you can find my recipe for HERE) but this is way better than I remember a Chalupa from Taco Bell, and it’s definitely better than the ones I get these days where I sub everything (no offense to beans, guacamole and jalapeños, still love ya).

Chalupa Shell

For the shell, try to find a vegan flatbread, or you can try a pita or even a regular flour tortilla.

We’ll also be using some TACO SHAPERS to keep the shell together while we fry it. You don’t need these, but it will make your job a lot easier. Otherwise you can just hold it in place with tongs. You’ll also want to poke a bunch of holes (with a toothpick) so they don’t blow up like balloons. Other than that, this recipe is super easy!

Here’s a HANDY DANDY video!

more vegan TACO BELL RECIPES!

• Doritos Locos Taco
• Cheesy Gordita Crunch
• Grande Nachos Box

Don’t wanna use store-bought plant based meat? Use this Tofu Taco Meat instead!

Vegan Chalupa

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Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce shredded
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• Juice of 1/2 a lime
• 1 large tomato diced
• 1/2 cup vegan cheddar shreds
• 1/2 cup vegan pepper jack shreds
• 5-6 flatbreads or flour tortillas
• vegan sour cream

Vegan Ground Beef Method

• 12 oz. plant-based meat
• 1 Tbsp Chili Seasoning
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lime or to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 oz. hatch green chiles optional

Instructions

 

Vegan Ground Beef Method

• In large skillet over medium heat, add a little cooking oil, and then crumble in your plant-based meat. Cook until browned, about 6 – 8 minutes.
• Add in the seasonings and stir to combine.
• Then add in the lime juice, water and chiles. Stir to combine and reduce to desired consistency.

Chalupa

• Combine / toss chopped lettuce, cilantro and lime juice, set aside.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat up a neutral oil (Vegetable, Peanut or Canola) to around 350° F.
• Poke about 20 holes with a toothpick in the flatbreads.
• Fit them snuggly in the taco shaper (if using) and gently add them to the pot of oil.
• If not using a taco shaper, simply hold them in place with heat proof tongs.
• Fry until golden brown, let the excess oil drip off. Let them rest until they are cool enough to handle then assemble as follows: beef, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese. ENJOY!

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