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Easy Navajo Tacos

These easy and delicious Navajo tacos are made with thick, soft fry bead then layered with tasty taco fixings. A delicious family-friendly meal that you can pile high with all of your favorite toppings!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef Lean
  • 1 Tablespoon homemade taco seasoning or Packaged
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Pillsbury Grand Original Biscuits 8 Biscuits
  • oil for frying I used vegetable oil
Topping options:
  • olives
  • sour cream
  • avocados
  • tomatoes
  • lettuce shredded
  • cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Open 1 can Pillsbury Grand Original Biscuits, and flatten each biscuit. Fry each biscuit in 1/4-inch of hot Oil for Frying over medium heat until golden brown, turning once. Drain biscuits on paper towels and keep warm.
  2. In a medium skillet, brown 1 lb Ground Beef until no longer pink. Add 1 Tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning , 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes , and 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans . Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer.
  3. Once ready to assemble, lay the fried biscuit on a plate and put 1/2 cup of meat mixture on top. Top with your favorite toppings like olives, sour cream, avocados , tomatoes, lettuce, and cheddar cheese.

Notes

  • Updated on October 1, 2023
  • Originally posted on September 2, 2013

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 593mg (25%) Potassium 282mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Potassium 282mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.