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This chalupa recipe is such a refreshing change of pace from traditional chili. It's also fun to serve to guests. Nearly everyone who's sampled it has requested the recipe. -Ginny Becker, Torrington, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup dried pinto beans
3-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (1-1/2 pounds)
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Shredded lettuce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh tomatoes
Salsa

Steps:

Place beans and enough water to cover in a 3-qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. , In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the 3-1/2 cups water, onion, chilies, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin and oregano. Add roast and beans. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Reduce heat to low and cook 6 hours longer or until pork is very tender. , Remove roast and shred with a fork. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid in a saucepan. Combine beans and meat; set aside. Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Add meat and bean mixture; heat through. , To serve, spoon meat mixture over corn chips; top with green onions, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHALUPA JOES

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Make and share this Chalupa Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Phoenix_here

Categories Meat

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (4 ounces)
6 Italian rolls or 6 hard rolls, split
1/4 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

In a skillet, brown the beef; drain.
Add picante sauce, soy sauce, oil, mustard, lemon pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and cardamom; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes.
Remove from the heat.
Stir in cheese.
Spoon onto bottom of rolls; sprinkle with onions.
Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 986.5, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 23.4