Pork Chalupas

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds ground pork
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• Sour cream (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground pork over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
5. Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove the tortillas from the oven and top each with a scoop of pork mixture, shredded lettuce, cheese, chopped tomatoes, and chopped onion.
7. Serve immediately with sour cream, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 chalupa):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy corn tortillas
• Savory pork filling
• Fresh and crunchy toppings
• Mexican-inspired flavors

User Comments:

• "These chalupas were absolutely delicious! The pork filling was flavorful and juicy, and the toppings were the perfect complement."
• "I love how easy these are to make. They're a great weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy."
• "The perfect balance of spices and flavors. A must-have for any Mexican food lover."
• "These chalupas are so crispy and addictive. I could eat a whole plate of them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make the chalupas gluten-free, use gluten-free corn tortillas.
• If you don't have tomato paste on hand, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of tomato puree.
• For a spicier chalupa, add more chili powder or chopped jalapeño pepper to the pork mixture.