Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Si Señor Restaurant of Arizona›Stuffed Sopaipilla Plate Recipe

Stuffed Sopaipilla Plate Recipe

Inspired by Si Señor Restaurant of Arizona
Time1h 30m
Serves4

One stuffed sopaipilla with your choice of ground beef, chicken or beans, topped with red or green chile.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Dough for Sopaipillas

Filling Options

Chile Topping

Garnishes (optional)

Method

Preparing the Sopaipilla Dough

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the vegetable oil and warm water to the dry mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Filling

  1. 4

    Cook the Filling

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.

  2. 5

    Add Protein or Beans

    Add your choice of ground beef, ground chicken, or refried beans to the skillet. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Frying Sopaipillas

  1. 6

    Roll Out the Dough

    After resting, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles or squares, about 4-5 inches in diameter.

  2. 7

    Heat Oil for Frying

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°F (190°C).

  3. 8

    Fry the Sopaipillas

    Carefully drop the dough pieces into the hot oil. Fry until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Plate

  1. 9

    Stuff the Sopaipillas

    Once the sopaipillas are cool enough to handle, gently open them on one side and fill with the cooked filling of your choice.

  2. 10

    Top with Chile

    Pour your choice of red or green chile sauce over the stuffed sopaipillas.

  3. 11

    Add Garnishes

    Garnish with chopped cilantro and sour cream if desired.

More from Si Señor Restaurant of Arizona