Best 6 Easy Fry Bread Tacos Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Fry Bread Tacos, a Native American cuisine that seamlessly blends traditional flavors with modern convenience. These tacos feature crispy, golden fry bread as the base, enveloping a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. The article presents two variations of Fry Bread Tacos: a classic version and a vegetarian alternative. The classic recipe embraces the bold flavors of seasoned ground beef, while the vegetarian option offers a vibrant mix of black beans, corn, and red bell peppers, all wrapped in a warm and fluffy fry bread shell. Both variations are easy to make and promise a delectable culinary experience, perfect for a quick meal or a fun family gathering.

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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

FRY BREAD TACOS II



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A yummy twist to an old favorite. The fry bread makes the difference. It's a popular request at my house. I do up everything but the fry bread in advance, and just heat up before serving. You can also top with other of your favorite taco toppings, such as onion, sour cream, or guacamole. Leftover fry bread can be used as dessert - coat it with cinnamon and sugar, and drizzle with honey.

Provided by Robyn Bloomquist

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Fry Bread Taco Recipes

Time 47m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
½ cup picante sauce, divided
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
oil for frying
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine beans and 2 tablespoons of picante sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine ground beef and taco seasoning mix in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Cover, and keep warm while you prepare the fry bread.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and mix until the dough comes together. Add more flour if necessary to be able to handle the dough.
  • On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth, at least 5 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. Break off 3/4 cup sized pieces of dough, and shape into round discs 1/4 inch in thickness, making a thinner depressed area in the center.
  • Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large, deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry dough in the hot oil until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Top fry bread with beans, ground beef, lettuce, and Cheddar cheese. Spoon picante sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.1 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 2254.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

FRY BREAD TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
The Diner's Beans, recipe follows
The Diner's Chili, recipe follows
2 cups finely shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
Sour cream
1 pound dry pinto beans, soaked overnight in enough water to cover
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
Salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds 80/20 ground sirloin
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 8-ounce can chopped tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon dark chili powder
1 tablespoon light chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • To make the fry bread dough, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Mix in the hot water a little at time, kneading until a sticky dough forms. It will be tacky and lumpy, but should not contain any dry clumps of flour. Drizzle the 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over the dough and then tilt and rotate the bowl a bit to make sure that all of the visible surface of the dough has been coated. Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and let rest at room temperature for about 2 hours. (The dough will not rise or expand while resting.)
  • To fry the dough, heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F, or until a pinch of flour tossed into the oil gives off an audible sizzle. Pull off a handful-size chunk of dough and shape it into a thin disk without overhandling the dough. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. (Trust your eyes and nose to tell you when the bread is ready.) Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining dough, bringing the oil back up to 350 degrees F between batches. (You should end up with 8 to 10 medium-sized pieces of fry bread. If your pan is 12 inches or larger, you can experiment with cooking two pieces at a time.)
  • To serve, top each piece of fry bread with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the Beans and 1/4 cup of the Chili. Top with some cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
  • Rinse the soaked beans, place in a medium pot with 10 cups water and turn the heat to medium-low. Add the onions, oregano, cilantro, pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaf and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef, onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, about 7 minutes. Skim off any fat and then stir in the tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the dark chili powder, light chili powder, paprika, cumin and pepper flakes and simmer on low, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 hours.

FRY BREAD TACOS



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After enjoying "Navajo tacos" in a restaurant in Window Rock, Arizona, I went home and came up with this recipe. Our daughter's school roommate, a Navajo Indian, helped my improve the fry bread. I've served this often-both at home and on the ranch where I work-and everyone loves it!—Thelma Tyler, Dragoon, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 12 tacos.

Number Of Ingredients 19

FRY BREAD:
2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 teaspoons baking powder
4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
2/3 to 3/4 cup water
Oil for deep-fat frying
TACO FILLING:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Shredded lettuce
Salsa

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients; cut in shortening as for pastry. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide into 12 balls; let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into 6-in. circle. Cut 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each circle. , Heat 1 in. oil in Dutch oven to 400°. Slip each circle into oil; fry each side for 1 minute or until puffed and golden. Drain; serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice. , To make taco, cook the beef, onion and seasonings over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans; cook 5 minutes. Place fry bread on a baking pan; spread each bread with 1/2 cup taco mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and chilies. , Bake at 350° until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce, tomato and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 841mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

FRY BREAD TACOS



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Change up your boring dinner routine with this easy recipe for Fry Bread Tacos (aka Navajo Tacos). A quick and simple bread dough is quickly fried and then topped with your favorite taco toppings!

Provided by Jamie Sherman

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
4 cups oil for frying, or as needed
1 lb. taco seasoned meat (beef, pork or chicken)
2 cups your favorite beans (refried, pinto, kidney, black)
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup (4 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large tomato, chopped
Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, taco sauce (if desired)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk with a wooden spoon and mix until the dough comes together. Add more flour if necessary to be able to handle the dough. On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth, at least 5 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep heavy skillet to 375°F. Oil should be about 1 1/2 inches deep. Divide dough into 4 to 6 pieces and use a rolling pin to shape dough into ¼-inch thickness circles.
  • Fry breads in the hot oil until golden on both sides, turning only once. Drain on paper towels.
  • Top fry bread with your choice of beans, choice of taco seasoned meat, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. Top with your choice of additional ingredients, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole or taco sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087 calories, Cholesterol 106 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 78 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Sodium 1066 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar

FAVORITE FRY BREAD TACOS



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A favorite at Aboriginal Pow Wows all summer long.

Provided by Kitchen Kitty

Categories     Fry Bread Tacos

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in water just until a fairly sticky dough forms. Set aside to rest while oil preheats.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a round disc the size of your palm.
  • Fry dough discs, one at a time, in hot oil until browned on one side, about 2 minutes; turn over with tongs and cook until browned on both sides, about 1 minute more. Drain fry bread on paper towels; repeat with remaining dough.
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; stir in chili seasoning and kidney beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Place fry bread on a plate; top each fry bread with a portion of chili mixture, shredded Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1371.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy fry bread, make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the dough. You can check the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into it. If it sizzles and rises to the top immediately, the oil is ready.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer, you can also fry the dough in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Just make sure to use a high heat-resistant oil, such as vegetable oil or canola oil.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the dough. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the dough will not cook evenly.
  • To make sure the fry bread is cooked through, fry it for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the fry bread tacos immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include taco meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Fry bread tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun weekend party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So what are you waiting for? Give fry bread tacos a try today!

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