Published: July 22, 2026
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Black Bean Chalupas

Easy Mexican Black Bean Chalupas

Easy black bean chalupas are an affordable dinner that you can prepare for your friends and family. These black bean chalupas make great appetizers for your parties and other festivities. If you want something unique and different to serve than try this recipe for black bean chalupas. Mexican food is a tradition in many homes because of how affordable it is. You can make a large amount of food for a low price. This black bean chalupas recipe is so simple and budget friendly it will become one of your favorites. Next time you want something new for dinner try this black bean chalupas recipe.

Mexican recipes like chalupas, burritos, tacos, tostadas and others are very popular because they are easy to make and very filling. Filling your stomachs without draining your wallets is what Mexican food is all about. You will love the authentic flavor of chalupas made with black beans. You can substitute your favore Mexican food flavors in this recipe for black bean chalupas.  Serve these chalupas with your favorite side dishes like Spanish rice, pinto beans and fresh green salad with cilantro dressing.  There are so many ways to serve up this Mexican dish that you will love the variety of Mexican flavors at your dinner table.

Mexican Black Bean Chalupa Recipe

You can make this Mexican black bean chalupa recipe for your all friends and family at your next dinner party.  Mexican food makes the best menu for parties.  If you are in need of a great chalupa recipe for your potlucks then try this one with black beans.  The crispy shell of the chalupa recipe is calling out to your favorite stuffing ingredients.  You can fill a chalupa shell with just about anything you like but this recipe for black bean chalupas is so good.  You can add your favorite meat or leave it vegetarian style just the way it is.  Black bean chalupas are the best recipe for vegetarians and meat eaters.  Everyone loves the filling flavors of black bean chalupas.

Chalupas at Juan in a MillionRecipe Name: Black Bean Chalupas

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 12 tostada shells
  • 1 can refried black beans
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salsa, lime wedges, and avocado slices, for serving
  • Shredded cheese (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté ¼ of the onion along with the jalapeno, until the onion begins to turn translucent, about three minutes, stirring regularly.
  2. Add the cumin, oregano, and beans and stir regularly until the beans are heated through.
  3. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  4. Top each tostada shell with the bean mixture, onion, cilantro, avocado and shredded cheese (if using). Serve hot with lime wedges and salsa.

Black Bean Chalupas Recipe Cooking Video

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