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Navajo Frybread Tacos
Navajo frybread has a complicated history, but these Navajo Frybread Tacos bring back a lot of childhood memories from growing up in central Kansas. Topped with lean ground bison and all the fixins, these are sure to be a hit with the entire family.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 Pound ground bison
- Beef Tallow, Lard, or Oil for frying
- vine ripened tomatoes chopped, for topping
- sliced black olives for topping
- sour cream for topping
- shredded Chihuahua cheese for topping
- romaine lettuce chopped, for topping
Taco Seasoning (See note)
- 1 Tablespoon California Chile Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Hatch Chile Powder
- 1 Tablespoon New Mexico chile powder
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Fry Bread
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the taco seasoning and set aside.
- Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the milk and mix until well combined. Dough should be firm and dense but not flaky.
- Divide the dough into equal sized balls, slightly larger than a golf ball, then flatten or roll into circles about 6-8 inches in size.
- Heat the lard until the oil is at about 350-360 degrees, then fry each bread about 90 seconds per side. The bread should be golden brown and puffy. Remove the cooked fry bread to a paper towel lined plate.
- In a separate skillet brown the ground bison or beef. Drain any fat then add ¾ cup of water and 3 tablespoons of the seasoning. Stir well to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Top the Navajo fry bread with seasoned meat and then top with any taco toppings that you wish.
- ENJOY!
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Notes
- Use 3 Tablespoons of the seasoning for one (1) pound of ground beef, chicken or turkey. The mixture will yield enough seasoning for two (2) pounds of meat.
- Use 3 Tablespoons of the seasoning for one (1) pound of ground beef, chicken or turkey. The mixture will yield enough seasoning for two (2) pounds of meat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
1122mg
(47%)
Potassium
435mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1317IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1122mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1317IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.