Description
hese Navajo Tacos (Indian Fry Bread) are a delicious and versatile dish featuring crispy, golden fry bread topped with either savory taco toppings or a sweet drizzle of honey and powdered sugar. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a fun family dinner, a comforting meal, or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Fry Bread
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons softened butter or ghee
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Savory Toppings
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tablespoons steak fajita seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
- 15 oz black beans (drained)
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- 3 plum tomatoes (diced)
- Sour cream
- Queso sauce or shredded cheese
Sweet Toppings
- Honey
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1. Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and butter until the butter is crumbled into the mixture.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the milk.
- Use your hands to bring everything together and knead into a soft dough.
- Cover with a towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the Toppings
- For savory tacos: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoning and ½ cup of water, stirring to combine. Cook for 10 minutes and set aside.
- Prep all other toppings and set them in separate bowls.
- 3. Shape the Fry Bread
- Roll the dough into a log and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball and cover with a towel.
- Take each dough ball and roll it into a 6-inch circle.
- Prick the dough several times with a fork.
- 4. Fry the Bread
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully lower a dough circle into the hot oil, letting it drape away from you to avoid splashing. It will immediately puff up.
- Fry for 30 seconds on the first side.
- Flip the dough and gently fold it in half like a taco shell. Hold it in place while frying for another 30 seconds.
- Roll it over to cook the other side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- 5. Assemble the Navajo Tacos
- For Savory Tacos: Fill each taco shell with ground beef, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese.
- For Sweet Tacos: Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For flat fry bread: Fry the dough until golden brown on both sides and use it as a flat taco base or dessert bread.
- Make it vegetarian: Swap the ground beef for seasoned beans, grilled veggies, or tofu.
- Storage: Store leftover fry bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fry bread
- Calories: 210kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8g