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Navajo Tacos

This easy Navajo taco recipe uses a shortcut method for Indian fry bread so they're ready to serve in no time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: beef, dinner, tacos
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 346kcal

Ingredients

for the fry bread

for the tacos

toppings

Instructions

  • Heat a small pot of oil on the stove. You’ll want it to be about 3-4 inches deep- just enough oil in the bottom to completely cover the dough while frying it.
    directions showing how to make Navajo Tacos
  • Meanwhile, place 3 frozen bread rolls on a plate in the microwave and cook them for 30-45 seconds. You just want them to be soft enough to flatten out, but not too long so they harden around the edges.
  • Using your hands, combine 3 rolls of soft dough and flatten them into 1 pancake-like saucer.
  • Carefully place your flattened dough into the oil and watch it carefully as it begins to brown. Use metal tongs to flip the dough as needed to ensure the entire piece is golden and cooked through.
  • Remove the cooked “fry bread” from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb left-over oil. Repeat with all remaining raw dough saucers.
  • Meanwhile, cook the ground beef in large skillet until brown; drain.
  • Add seasoning mix and water; cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add beans and cheese. Mix well and let it cook for a few minutes, or until beans are warm and cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • To build your tacos, put 1 fry bread on a plate, top with a few heaping spoonfuls of the ground beef mixture, spreading an even layer over the top, then add your choice of taco toppings.

Notes

Nutritional info does not include the oil used for frying, or desired toppings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg