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Navajo Tacos (Indian Fry Bread)

Deliciously crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, Navajo Tacos made with Indian Fry Bread are topped with a meaty mixture of taco seasoned ground beef and beans, then all the fixings like sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 1102 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Indian Fry Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (preferably Bluebird flour to be authentic)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 cups oil for frying
Navajo Tacos
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 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
Toppings
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese
  • diced tomatoes
  • shredded lettuce
  • sliced black olives
  • Sliced avocado
  • Pico de Gallo
  • cilantro

Instructions

Indian Fry Bread
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  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the warm water and mix using a fork until a dough forms.  Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, then transfer to a clean bowl and cover tightly in plastic wrap.  Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. 
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal sections by pinching off golf-ball sized balls of dough, then pat and roll out the dough balls into roughly 6-inch discs on a lightly floured surface.  Keep them covered with plastic wrap while you prepare to fry them.
  3. Heat 3 cups of oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the oil temperature reaches between 350 and 360 degrees F.  Working in batches, fry each disc in the hot oil until the dough is golden brown on one side, then carefully flip with tongs and fry on the other side. Set on a paper towel to drain oil and stick in a warm oven to stay hot while the other fry bread is cooked.
Navajo Tacos
  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, then add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until they begin to soften.  Add the meat and brown with the onions.
  2. When the meat is no longer pink, add all of the spices, kidney beans, tomatoes, and chilies, and decrease the heat to medium-low.  Stir everything together, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then use to top Indian fry bread for Navajo tacos.
  3. Add any toppings you like to the base of fry bread and taco mixture, piling it high.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1102kcal (55%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 98g (151%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 25g Monounsaturated Fat 59g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 750mg (31%) Potassium 545mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1102

% Daily Value*

Calories 1102kcal 55%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 98g 151%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25g 147%
Monounsaturated Fat 59g 295%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 750mg 31%
Potassium 545mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

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