Indian Fry Bread and Navajo Tacos
A delicious recipe for crispy Indian Fry Bread topped with seasoned ground beef and fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Skillet For frying the bread and cooking the meat.
- Mixing bowl For preparing the dough.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Bluebird flour for authenticity
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 cups oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 0.5 yellow onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes drained
- 1 4-ounce can mild diced green chilies
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup sliced avocado
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 cup cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add warm water and stir with a fork until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes. Tip: Ensure your water is warm, not hot, to avoid cooking the dough.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal parts, shape them into discs, and roll them out to about 6 inches in diameter on a floured surface. Keep them covered while preparing to fry.
- Heat 3 cups of oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350-360°F. Fry each dough disc until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven. Tip: Test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of dough; it should sizzle upon contact.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the onions until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and chipotle chili powder to the meat. Mix in kidney beans, tomatoes, and green chilies. Simmer for 10 minutes. Tip: Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
- Top the fry bread with the taco mixture and add desired toppings like sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
Notes
Customize your Navajo Tacos with your favorite toppings like jalapeños or hot sauce. Ensure the oil is at the right temperature before frying the bread for a crispy result.