To make Indian Fry Bread: Mix the dry ingredients together. Cut in the shortening and then add the milk. Shape the dough into a long cylinder and cut into 8 equal parts.

Flour your hands and then work the pieces into 6" tortillas.

Fry in oil until golden brown.

To Make the Filling: Mix the dried onion with water in a small bowl and let stand for five minutes.

Combine the ground beef, flour, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Mix well. Add the onions and water. Mix again.

In a skillet, cook the beef mixture until browned. Stir often while cooking so no large chunks form; it should be more like a paste. Remove from the heat and keep warm.

Build The Chalupas: Starting with the meat, then sour cream, lettuce cheese, and tomatoes in that order.

Top with hot sauce or salsa if desired.