Navajo Tacos

Navajo Tacos

A traditional Indian fry bread topped with a chili-style meat and bean mixture and taco-type toppings like shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce, and sour cream. A family favorite. Serve the leftovers as dessert with honey, butter, or sugar and cinnamon.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
19 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
49 mins
Yield:
6 tacos
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Fry Bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water

Chili Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning (such as McCormick®)
  • vegetable oil (such as Crisco®) for frying

Directions

Step 1
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in water; stir dough until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest, about 15 minutes.

Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off grease. Stir in pinto beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, and chili seasoning until well-blended. Simmer until chili flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3
Grease your hands lightly with oil and pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a baseball. Press it with your palms into a round about 4 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 4
Heat oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a deep fryer or large saucepan. Fry dough rounds in batches until well-browned, puffy, and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5
Divide fry bread among serving plates while still hot. Spoon chili mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

425
Calories
18g
Fat
45g
Carbs
21g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat5g 24%
Cholesterol47mg 16%
Sodium1127mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate45g 16%
Dietary Fiber5g 17%
Total Sugars3g
Protein21g
Vitamin C6mg 28%
Calcium102mg 8%
Iron6mg 33%
Potassium403mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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