"Okay okay I know that real Mexican chalupas are made with fried corn tortillas. And if that’s the way you want to go, don’t let me stand in your way. But … more »..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 recipe Gluten Free Deep Dish Chicago-Style Pizza Dough (I used the Deep Dish Chicago-Style Pizza Dough from page 193 of GFOAS Bakes Bread, but Deep Dish Pizza Dough from the blog would work just fine, too), chilled
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon Mexican chili powder
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1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Neutral oil, for frying (I used a mixture of canola oil and Spectrum nonhydrogenated vegetable shortening)
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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Shredded lettuce, for serving
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Chopped and seeded tomatoes, for serving
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Sour cream, for serving