Recipe for "chalupa-1"

NAME

     CHALUPA-1 - A Mexican meat and bean dish, similar to chili
     I got this recipe from A Primer on Bean Cookery by the Cali-
     fornia  Dry  Bean  Advisory  Board.  While not a true chili,
     chalupa is a Mexican-American favorite for a hearty lunch or
     supper.   It  may be made ahead and reheated, and it freezes
     well.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 8)

     500 g     pinto beans
     1.5 kg    pork roast
     18 dl     water
     75 g      onion, chopped
     2 cloves  garlic, minced
     15 ml     salt
     30 ml     chili powder
     15 ml     cumin
     5 ml      oregano
     100 g     chopped green chili peppers (one can).

PROCEDURE

          (1)  Put all ingredients in a dutch oven,  an  electric
               crockery cooker, or a heavy kettle.
          (2)  Cover and simmer about 5 hours, or until the roast
               falls apart and the beans are done.
          (3)  Uncover and cook about 1/2 hour, until the desired
               thickness is achieved.

NOTES

     Chili powder is a mixture of spices,  consisting  mainly  of
     ground  dried chili peppers.  This recipe may be served with
     corn chips and condiments (including chopped tomato, chopped
     avocado,  chopped  onion,  shredded  lettuce, grated cheddar
     cheese, and hot sauce).

RATING

     Difficulty: Easy.  Time: 5 minutes preparation, 5 - 6  hours
     cooking.  Precision: no need to measure.

CONTRIBUTOR

     Jeff Lichtman
     Relational Technology, Inc.
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