Chalupa

Sort and rinse beans. Put all ingredients except corn chips in dutch oven, an electric crockery cooker or heavy kettle. Add 7 cups water. Cover and simmer about 5 hours, or until roast falls apart and beans are done. Uncover and cook about ½ hours to desired thickness. Serve with corn chips and pass condiments for choice of toppings: (chopped tomato, avocado, onion, shredded lettuce, grated cheddar cheese, taco sauce or other hot sauce).

From "Cooking with California Dry Beans," California Dry Bean Advisory Board, 531-D North Alta Avenue, Dept. CB, Dinuba, CA 93618.

Your Chalupa is ready. Buon appetito!