Chalupa
If you've got corn tortillas, refried beans and queso fresco, you're most of the way to this vegan: about 55 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and saucepan. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Shopping list (5)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, and add a splash of water if they are too thick to spread.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, around 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the corn tortillas one or two at a time for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp, then drain them on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
- Spread a generous layer of the warm refried beans over each crisp tortilla while it is still hot.
- Crumble the queso fresco over the beans, then scatter on the finely chopped onion and diced tomato.
- Top each chalupa with a handful of shredded lettuce and serve immediately while the shell is still crunchy.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Saucepan · Pan
Tips & common questions
How long does Chalupa take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Chalupa vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Chalupa is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Hrob Chalupa, Krem. Strašnice.jpg by Anatol Svahilec, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.