MEXICAN RECIPES VIDEO RECIPES

Steps:

• In a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat or water off and add the taco seasoning, salsa, and fresh cilantro, mix until combined and cook 2 additional minutes stirring occasionally. Keep warm.
• In a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat, add enough vegetable oil so it goes up the side of the skillet about 1/4th of an inch. Heat until the oil reaches a temperature between 325°F and 350°F. Carefully place the tortillas one by one into the hot oil, let fry for 2 minutes and flip, cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Tortillas will puff up. Drain well on a paper towel and immediately season each tortilla with a pinch of kosher salt. Continue to do this until all of the tortillas as cooked.
• While you are frying the tortillas, heat the refried beans until warm, set aside until ready to assemble the chalupas.
• To serve, add 2 tablespoons of the beans on the chalupa and smear it so it covers evenly. Top with the ground beef mixture and toppings of your choice! I like to add more salsa, fresh cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and queso fresco to ours.