Best 6 California Style Indian Fry Bread Tacos Recipes

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Calling all taco enthusiasts and those seeking a unique culinary adventure! Get ready to embark on a tastebud journey with our tantalizing California-style Indian fry bread tacos. This fusion dish seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Indian spices with the comforting warmth of traditional fry bread, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Our collection of recipes takes you on a culinary exploration, offering a variety of options to suit every palate. From the classic chicken tikka masala taco, bursting with aromatic spices and tender chicken, to the creative paneer tikka taco, featuring succulent paneer cheese marinated in yogurt and herbs, our recipes cater to both meat lovers and vegetarians alike.

For those seeking a spicy kick, the fiery aloo gobi taco, packed with roasted potatoes and cauliflower tossed in a zesty tomato-onion sauce, is sure to satisfy your cravings. And for a refreshing twist, the cool and tangy cucumber raita taco, featuring a cucumber yogurt sauce, offers a delightful contrast to the hearty fry bread.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these delicious tacos with ease. Detailed ingredient lists and cooking tips guide you through the process, allowing you to replicate the authentic flavors of this unique fusion dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey like no other. With our California-style Indian fry bread tacos, you'll experience a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. Let's dive into the recipes and start cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS



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From Ponca City, Oklahoma, LaDonna Reed writes, "Our son-in-law is half Comanche and half Kiowa, and this recipe is similar to one he uses. I downsized it for two."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup hot water
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/3 cup water
Oil for frying
2 tablespoons chopped lettuce
2 tablespoons chopped tomato
2 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in hot water to form a soft dough. Cover and let stand for 1 hour., In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Keep warm., Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 4-in. circle. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Fry bread circles in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden; drain on paper towels. Top each with meat mixture, lettuce and tomato. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

NAVAJO TACOS (INDIAN FRY BREAD)



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Deliciously crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, Navajo Tacos made with Indian Fry Bread are topped with a meaty mixture of taco seasoned ground beef and beans, then all the fixings like sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes!

Provided by Amy Nash

Categories     Bread

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
3 cups oil (for frying)
1 Tablespoon oil
1/2 yellow onion (diced)
1 lb. ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies, mild
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Diced tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Sliced black olives
Slice avocado
Pico de gallo
Cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the warm water and mix using a fork until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, then transfer to a clean bowl and cover tightly in plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal sections by pinching off golf-ball sized balls of dough, then pat and roll out the dough balls into roughly 6-inch discs on a lightly floured surface. Keep them covered with plastic wrap while you prepare to fry them.
  • Heat 3 cups of oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the oil temperature reaches between 350 and 360 degrees F. Working in batches, fry each disc in the hot oil until the dough is golden brown on one side, then carefully flip with tongs and fry on the other side. Set on a paper towel to drain oil and stick in a warm oven to stay hot while the other fry bread is cooked.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, then add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until they begin to soften. Add the meat and brown with the onions.
  • When the meat is no longer pink, add all of the spices, kidney beans, tomatoes, and chilies, and decrease the heat to medium-low. Stir everything together, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then use to top Indian fry bread for Navajo tacos.
  • Add any toppings you like to the base of fry bread and taco mixture, piling it high.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1102 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Fiber 6 g, Fat 98 g, TransFat 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 84 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CALIFORNIA STYLE INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS



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If you have ever been to the State Fair in Sacramento, you would have seen booths selling these wonderful tacos! One definitely makes a meal!

Provided by That Napa Chicken R

Categories     Native American

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 lb ground beef
1 cup diced onion
salt and pepper
1 head lettuce, shredded
3 tomatoes, diced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (3 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the breads:.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, powdered milk, and baking powder into a large bowl. Pour the water over the flour mixture all at once and stir the dough with a fork until it starts to form one big clump.
  • Flour your hands. Using your hands, begin to mix the dough, trying to get all the flour into the mixture to form a ball.
  • NOTE: You want to mix this well, but you do NOT want to knead it. Kneading it will make for a heavy Fry Bread when cooked. The inside of the dough ball should still be sticky after it is formed, while the outside will be well floured.
  • Cut the dough into four (4) pieces. Using your floured hands, shape, stretch, pat, and form a disk of about 5 to 7 inches in diameter.
  • Use a large dutch oven and heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350°F (If you don't have a thermometer you can tell if the oil is ready for each batch when a un-popped popcorn kernel is dropped in and pops immediately!).
  • Take the formed dough and gently place it into the oil, being careful not to splatter the hot oil. Press down on the dough as it fries so the top is submersed into the hot oil. Fry until brown, and then flip to fry the other side. Each side will take about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • The bread can be kept warm in a 200°F oven for up to 1 hour. They refrigerate well and can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Make the Tacos:.
  • In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown ground meat and onions until cooked; add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  • Place Fry Bread, cupped side up, on separate plates. Layer ground meat, lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles onto top of each Fry Brad. Top with sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.5, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 137.1, Sodium 947.9, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 41.1

INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS



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Indian fry bread tacos are served on crispy and delicious bread. They are loaded with flavorful ground beef and all your favorite toppings.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the Fry Bread:
2 cups Flour
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Baking Powder
1 cup warm water
Oil for Frying
For the Toppings:
1 lb Hamburger Meat
2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning (or a packet)
8 oz Taco Sauce
1 can Ranch Style Beans (15 oz.)
½ Head of Lettuce
2 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
½ Red Onion (Diced)
½ cup Sour Cream
1 ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Bunch of Cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

  • To Make the Fry Bread:
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda. Slowly stir in the warm water into a dough forms. Gradually add in the water until the dough is form (you may not need all the water).
  • Let the dough sit for 5 minutes.
  • Then roll the dough out slightly and cut it into 6 pieces.
  • Then roll out each piece into a ½ inch thick circles.
  • Heat 3 inches of the oil in a deep pot. Fry the dough circles in the oil until the dough is golden brown and poofs up slight. Then flip the dough to fry the other side.
  • Set the fried dough on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • To Make the Toppings:
  • Brown the hamburger meat in a large skillet over medium high heat. Then stir in the taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Simmer uncovered for 4-6 minutes until the seasoning is thoroughly combined.
  • Heat up the ranch style beans in the microwave until heated through.
  • Then it's time to assemble the tacos!
  • Top each fry bread with the taco sauce, then the meat mixture and beans. Then top with your favorite toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, cilantro and sour cream!
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 1545 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AMY'S FAVORITE INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS



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This is my daughter's absolute favorite meal and she requests it any time she can. She always has me make it for her new boyfriends' first meal at our house. Hopefully I can stop making them for that occasion because I really like her current boyfriend (UPDATE 2008: Guess I have to keep making these 'cuz the boyfriend turned fiance ended up being a DUD) :-)! Everyone always gives this meal great reviews and although it is a bit time-consuming, it is very much worth it! Start the Meat and Bean Mixture first and then when you take the lid of the pan to reduce the liquid, start the Fry Bread recipe so that they are still warm when you are ready to serve.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Native American

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can old el paso refried beans
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package old el paso taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
sour cream
shredded lettuce
shredded cheese
diced tomato
chopped onion
salsa

Steps:

  • For Meat/Bean Mixture (start first):.
  • Thoroughly combine uncooked ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning mix and water.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Uncover and continue to simmer until liquid is reduced and mixture is thick. This usually takes another 20 minutes or so - just enough time to make the Fry Bread.
  • For Fry Bread Tacos:.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together well.
  • Add water gradually making sure the dough is stiff.
  • Pull off egg-sized balls of dough and quickly roll, pull, and on a floured surface pat them out into large, plate-sized rounds. They should be thin in the middle and about 1/4 inch thick around the edges.
  • Using a fork poke holes in the dough to prevent bubbles from forming.
  • In skillet, heat 1/2-inch vegetable oil. Brown dough circles on each side until golden brown. You will need to stand over the skillet and with your fork and poke at any bubbles that may come up.
  • When golden brown, lift from oil, shake gently to remove bulk of oil, and place on paper towels to drain.
  • Spread meat/bean mixture on Fry Bread and top with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.3, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 988.2, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 31.6

INDIAN TACOS WITH YEAST FRY BREAD



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My cousins grew up on a reservation in South Dakota, and this is how we always made our fry bread (with yeast).

Provided by BETSY4020

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Fry Bread Taco Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup warm water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup warm water
6 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
½ pound Cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and shredded
1 cup finely chopped onion, or as desired
1 cup finely chopped mild green chiles, or as desired

Steps:

  • Mix yeast, sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl and set aside until the yeast mixture forms a creamy foam layer on top, about 5 minutes. Whisk flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into yeast mixture by thirds, alternating with 1 cup warm water in thirds, and beat to make a firm dough.
  • Cut the dough into 6 pieces and roll each piece into a ball on a floured work surface. Roll out the dough balls into flat round tortillas.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Gently place tortillas, one at a time, into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Cook and stir ground beef with 1 large minced onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and stir in diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Bring the chili to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Place a piece of fry bread onto a plate and ladle a generous portion of chili onto the bread. Transfer Cheddar cheese, lettuce, 1 cup finely chopped onion, and mild green chilies into separate bowls and top each portion with about 1 tablespoon of Cheddar cheese and desired amounts of lettuce, onion, and chilies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 807.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • To make a soft dough, use warm water (about 110°F) and let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
  • If you don't have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin to roll out the dough. Just be sure to roll it out evenly so that the fry bread is the same thickness throughout.
  • To fry the fry bread, use a large skillet with plenty of oil. Heat the oil over medium heat and fry the fry bread for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and crispy.
  • To make the taco filling, you can use any type of ground meat, beans, or vegetables that you like. Be sure to season the filling well with chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  • To assemble the tacos, place a scoop of the filling on a fry bread round. Top with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

This recipe for California-style Indian fry bread tacos is a delicious and easy way to make a unique and flavorful taco. The fry bread is soft and crispy, and the taco filling is packed with flavor. These tacos are perfect for a party or a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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