Description
Navajo Tacos with Indian Fry Bread feature crispy, golden fry bread topped with hearty seasoned beef chili and fresh toppings for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
Vegetable oil for frying (about 2–3 cups)
1 pound ground beef
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package chili seasoning
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced olives (optional)
1/2 cup salsa (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add pinto beans, diced tomatoes with juice, and chili seasoning to the beef. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Divide dough into 6 equal portions and roll each into a 4-inch circle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Fry each dough piece for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Drain on paper towels.
- To assemble, place fry bread on a plate, top with chili mixture, and finish with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and optional toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Chili can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Fry bread is best served fresh but can be reheated in a skillet or oven.
Ground turkey can be substituted for beef for a lighter option.
For a vegetarian version, replace beef with sautéed vegetables or meat substitute.
Fry bread can be sweetened with cinnamon sugar or honey for dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
