Southwestern Style Chalupas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This recipe came from my sister who lives in Arizona. It is a very tasty blend of pork, beans and spices served over corn chips. Try topping with cheese, peppers, salsa, sour cream, etc. Everyone who tastes it asks for the recipe. Excellent!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs5 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Southwestern Style Chalupas

Ingredients

1 (4 pound) pork roast

1 pound dried pinto beans

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons cumin seed

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

1 quart water

1 (16 ounce) package corn chips

Strawberry Basil Margarita

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Directions

Step 1

In a slow cooker combine pork roast pinto beans chile peppers chili powder cumin seed oregano salt pepper and water. Cover and simmer on Low for 4 hours.

Step 2

Shred meat removing any bones and fat. Cover and continue cooking for 2 to 4 more hours. Add more water if necessary.

Step 3

Place corn chips on serving plates. Spoon pork mixture over chips and serve with desired toppings.

Nutritional Information

Southwestern Style Chalupas

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 660.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 42.7g 85%

Carbohydrates: 71.7g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 15.7g 63%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 23.5g 36%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 78.5mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 709.3IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.4mg 119%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 73%

Vitamin C: 12mg 20%

Folate: 235.7mcg 59%

Calcium: 175.7mg 18%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 147.1mg 53%

Potassium: 1077.2mg 30%

Sodium: 891mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 91%

Calories From Fat: 211.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.