Navajo Tacos
A traditional Native American dish featuring fry bread topped with seasoned ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and other fresh toppings, similar to a taco.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream optional
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add warm water and stir until a soft dough forms. Knead gently for 2–3 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a 6-inch circle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each dough circle for 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir in pinto beans and heat through.
- To assemble, place a fry bread on a plate and top with beef and bean mixture, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and olives as desired.
Notes
Serve immediately while fry bread is warm and crispy. Customize toppings to your preference.