How to Make Pork Chalupas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our savory and flavorful recipe for Pork Chalupas! Originating from the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Mexico, chalupas are a beloved dish known for their crispy and slightly chewy tortilla base topped with a variety of delicious toppings. In this particular recipe, we'll be using tender and juicy pork as the star ingredient to create a mouthwatering and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 3 (4 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 quart water, or as needed
  • 16 flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 chalupas

  • Spray the crock of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place roast inside the prepared crock.
  • Combine beans, 2 cans chile peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl. Stir to combine and pour over roast in the slow cooker. Add enough water to mostly cover roast. Jiggle roast a bit to get some liquid underneath.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours. Open slow cooker; if beans have absorbed all the liquid, stir in more water, 1 cup at a time. Cover and cntinue to cook for 3 to 4 more hours, adding water as necessary, until roast is fork-tender. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Transfer roast to a cutting board. Remove and discard any bone and fat. Shred meat with two forks.
  • Return shredded meat to the slow cooker with remaining chile peppers. Cook on Low until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with tortillas.
  • Nutrition

    474 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 1622mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 159mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 776mg