Vegan Chalupa
Ingredients
- 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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