Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired cuisine meets Native American tradition in these delectable Navajo-style indian fry bread tacos. Golden crispy flatbread cradles seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and zesty salsa, creating a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fry Bread Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) baking powder
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) warm water
Meat and Bean Filling Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) warm water
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) green chiles
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning and Spice Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) black or white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) onion powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Taco-style toppings of choice (lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, etc.)
Instructions
- Craft a soft, pliable dough by blending flour, salt, and baking powder in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate warm water, kneading until a cohesive mixture forms. Drape a pristine cloth over the bowl and allow the dough to rest and develop.
- Initiate bean preparation by warming olive oil in a substantial pot over gentle heat. Introduce pinto beans, verdant green chiles, aromatic cumin, seasoning salts, cracked pepper, and onion powder. Gently combine ingredients, secure with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent scorching.
- Transform ground beef in a sizzling skillet over medium flame until thoroughly browned. Evacuate excess rendering. Infuse with robust taco seasoning and a modest splash of water. Allow the mixture to meld and reduce for 5 minutes, stirring consistently.
- Elevate vegetable oil in a capacious pot to 350F, creating a golden frying environment. Partition the rested dough into four distinct portions. Flatten each segment into a uniform 1/2-inch thick circular canvas. Submerge each piece into the heated oil, rotating until achieving a luminous golden complexion on both surfaces. Transfer to a wire rack for excess oil drainage.
- Construct the ultimate taco experience by layering crisp fry bread with spiced beef, seasoned beans, and an array of personalized garnishes. Serve while temperatures remain optimal for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Experiment with different flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for varied textures and dietary needs.
- Control oil temperature carefully to achieve perfectly crispy, golden-brown fry bread without absorbing excess oil.
- Allow dough to rest for at least 15-20 minutes to develop better gluten structure and improve bread’s elasticity.
- Keep fry bread warm in a low-temperature oven to maintain crispiness while preparing additional pieces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg