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Navajo Taco Fry Bread Recipe – Quick Delicious Meals Recipe

Navajo Taco Fry Bread Recipe – Quick Delicious Meals Recipe

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A flavorful and satisfying Navajo Taco Fry Bread recipe that combines seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, and spices topped on crispy fry bread, then finished with a variety of fresh toppings like sour cream, cheese, and avocado.

Ingredients

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Navajo Tacos

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1⁄2 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15-ounce)
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained (14.5-ounce)
  • 1 can mild diced green chilies (4-ounce)
  • 1⁄2 cup corn kernels

Indian Fry Bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 cups oil (for frying)

Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Diced Roma tomatoes
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Sliced black olives
  • Sliced ripe avocado
  • Fresh pico de gallo
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Toppings Start by heating the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft. Brown the ground beef, then add all the spices and stir. Add kidney beans, tomatoes, green chilies, and corn. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Make the Fry Bread Dough Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add water gradually and mix into a soft dough. Knead until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Roll Out and Fry the Bread Divide dough, roll into circles, and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Step 4: Assemble Your Navajo Tacos Top fry bread with the beef mixture and desired toppings like sour cream, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

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