Navajo Tacos Recipe 🌮
Overview:
- Name: Navajo Tacos
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Description: Craving a taste of Native American cuisine? Dive into these flavorful Navajo Tacos for a delightful meal experience.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 423
- Fat: 12.7g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2g
- Cholesterol: 52.5mg
- Sodium: 431.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 52.6g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Protein: 23.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 – 5 cups | Flour |
| 3 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Instant milk |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 1 1/2 lbs | Ground beef |
| 1 | Onion |
| 3/4 cup | Pinto beans |
| 1 cup | Cheese |
| As needed | Salsa |
| As needed | Lettuce |
| As needed | Tomatoes |
| As needed | Sour cream |
| As needed | Green onion |
Instructions:
- Prepare Fry Bread:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and instant milk.
- Stir in water gradually until a dough forms.
- Lightly knead the dough, then cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Cook Fry Bread:
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Pinch off portions of dough and pat them into thin 8-inch circles.
- Fry the dough circles in the hot oil, browning quickly on both sides.
- Drain the fry bread on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare Filling:
- In a separate skillet, brown the ground beef and diced onion. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add pinto beans and garlic salt to the beef mixture, simmering for 10-15 minutes.
- Assemble Navajo Tacos:
- Spoon the prepared filling onto each fry bread.
- Top with grated cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, or any desired toppings.
Serving:
- These Navajo Tacos are best served fresh and hot, allowing everyone to customize their toppings to their liking. Enjoy the rich flavors and textures of this Native American-inspired dish!
Keywords:
- Meat, Native American, Healthy, Stove Top, Less than 60 Minutes
Indulge in the cultural richness of Navajo Tacos, a perfect harmony of savory fillings nestled in crispy fry bread. With simple yet flavorful ingredients, this recipe offers a taste of tradition in every bite. Gather your loved ones and savor the warmth and comfort of this delightful dish.
