Navajo Taco
Navajo Tacos are a staple of the Southwest for good reason- beautifully soft yet slightly crispy fry bread topped with all of your favorite taco fixings.
Ingredients
For Fry Bread
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups warm water
- 3 cups oil for frying
For Navajo Taco
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can of pinto beans
- 1 4 oz can of green chilis
- 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
Toppings
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- diced tomatoes
- black olives
- pico de gallo
- cilantro
- sliced avocado
Recipe Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Add warm water and mix with a fork until a dough forms. Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide into 8 golf sized balls, pat, and roll out the dough into roughly 6 inch discs. Cover with plastic again while you prepare to fry.
- Heat oil in large skillet until temp reaches 350 F. Fry until the dough is golden brown on each side. Set on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp oil over medium heat and add diced white onion. Soften for 2 - 3 minutes then add the ground beef. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add beans, tomatoes, chilies, and the taco seasoning packet. Add roughly ½ cup water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes
- Top the fry bread with the meat filling with as many toppings as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 815mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 3mg
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