Pork Chalupas
Pork chalupas combine pork shoulder and creamy pinto beans with a seasoned sauce of green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic. The mixture cooks gently in a slow cooker before being spooned into flour tortillas, creating a warm, chile-scented meal that is easy to customize with favorite toppings for a casual dinner or gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook8 hrs 30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Chalupas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 17
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Spray the crock of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the roast inside the prepared crock.
- 2
Combine beans, chile peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl. Stir to combine, then pour the mixture over the roast in the slow cooker. Add enough water to mostly cover the roast. Jiggle the roast slightly to allow some liquid underneath.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours. Open the slow cooker; if the beans have absorbed all the liquid, stir in more water. Cover and continue to cook for 3 to 4 more hours, adding water as necessary, until the roast is fork-tender. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 4
Transfer the roast to a cutting board. Remove and discard any bone and fat. Shred the meat with two forks.
- 5
Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker with the remaining chile peppers. Cook on Low until heated through, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Serve with tortillas.
- Calories 425.79 kcal High 21%
- Protein 26.68 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 37.14 g 14%
- Total Fat 18.89 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.17 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.52 mg High 27%
- Sodium 561.47 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 4.52 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 4.81 g --
- Added Sugars 3.56 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 145.42 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 205.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 14.4 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 33.58 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pork Chalupas is made with 15 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 8 hrs 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Cooking Spray, Diced Green Chiles, and Dried Chile Peppers. Each serving provides about 425.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Chalupas made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Cooking Spray, Diced Green Chiles, Dried Chile Peppers, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Chalupas?
- About 8 hrs 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 425.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Chalupas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pork Chalupas healthy?
- Pork Chalupas has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 425.79 calories and 26.68 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 561.47 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.17 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.56 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required