Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Native American cuisine with our delightful fry bread tacos! These crispy, golden-brown wonders serve as the perfect vessel for a fiesta of savory fillings. From tender beef to flavorful chicken, and a hearty vegetarian option, our recipes cater to every palate. Topped with a symphony of fresh vegetables, tangy sauces, and a sprinkling of cheese, these tacos are a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and embark on a taste sensation like no other!
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INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS
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
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.
INDIAN TACOS WITH YEAST FRY BREAD
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
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
INDIAN FRY BREAD (NAVAJO TACOS)
Best fry bread ever! Can be used as the base for Navajo Tacos, which are layered like tacos: fry bread, cheese, taco meat, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. My kids also like it with honey or cinnamon and sugar.
Provided by mudmom75
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Pour in milk; mix thoroughly. Pour in warm water gradually, kneading dough until soft but not sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough rest, about 15 minutes.
- Pinch off egg-shaped balls of dough and place on a flat work surface. Roll out into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Make a small hole in the center of each round.
- Melt shortening in a deep fryer or large saucepan. Working in batches, fry dough rounds in hot shortening until bubbly and golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 69.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 368.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
FRY BREAD TACOS II
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
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
INDIAN TACOS (AND FRY BREAD)
I love these for a change from regular tacos or burritos. Top with green chili instead of salsa if desired.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 Indian Tacos
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix the first 10 ingredients in a large sauce pan or skillet.
- Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes or until fry bread is done.
- While this is simmering make fry bread.
- Fry Bread:.
- Sift dry ingredients.
- Lightly stir in milk.
- Add more flour as necessary to make a dough you can handle.
- Knead and work the dough on a floured board with floured hands until smooth.
- Pinch off fist-sized lumps and shape into a flat disk shape.
- Fry in fat (about 375°) until golden and done on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Place hot fry bread on a plate.
- Spread a layer of refried beans.
- Top with meat sauce and shredded cheese.
- Add lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, etc. if desired.
FRY BREAD TACOS
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
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.
INDIAN TACOS WITH YEAST FRY BREAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by jab120638
Number Of Ingredients 20
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˚F. 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.
FRY BREAD TACOS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 12h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 31
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.
AMY'S FAVORITE INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS
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
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
CALIFORNIA STYLE INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS
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
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
FRY BREAD TACOS I
I grew up on these tacos and thought they were a staple in all households. I also make these with chorizo and add diced cooked potatoes sprinkled with chili powder. My mom used her own flour recipe for the dough but I like this way because it's much quicker!! There is some prep time, but well worth it.
Provided by Brandy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes Fry Bread Taco Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off the grease, and season with chili powder and garlic powder. Stir in kidney beans. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll balls of dough out into circles about 6 to 8 inches across, and 1/4 inch thick. Flip the dough over so it is sticky-side up, and place meat mixture over half of the circle. Fold dough over, and pinch to seal. Trim if necessary to make a half-moon shape. Place filled tacos onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, and cover with a towel or greased plastic wrap.
- Heat one inch of oil in a large heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry tacos for a few minutes on each side, or until golden. Remove to paper towels to absorb grease. Slit the top, and put cheese into the tacos while they are hot. Feel free to add any additional taco toppings too.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1442.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 133.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 520.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS
Steps:
- For Meat & Bean Mixture: Thoroughly combine uncooked ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning 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: 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 in vegetable oil. Brown dough circles on each side until golden brown. You will need to stand over the skillet with your fork and poke at any bubbles that may come up. When golden brown, lift from oil, shake gently to remove bulk of the oil and place on a paper towel. Spread meat mixture on fry bread and top with your favorite toppings.
EASY FRY BREAD TACOS
My niece gave me this hearty recipe. It came from a Native American friend of hers in Eufaula, Oklahoma.-Robin Wells, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Allow dough to rise according to package directions. Meanwhile, for filling, cook beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, beans and water. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until the water is almost evaporated; set aside. , After dough rises, punch down. Divide dough into 12 equal balls. Using a small amount of flour, roll each ball into an 8-in. circle (dough will be thin). , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 1-in. oil to 350°. Gently place 1 dough circle into oil. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes, turning once. Drain tortillas on paper towels; keep warm. Top each tortilla with meat mixture, tomato, onion, lettuce, cheese and taco sauce.
Nutrition Facts :
SLOW-COOKER BEEF FRY-BREAD TACOS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-174535
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In slow cooker, stir together Ground Beef ingredients. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours. Stir mixture to break up beef. Cover; cook 2 hours longer or until beef is no longer pink. With slotted spoon, remove beef from slow cooker; place half in bowl and keep warm. Place remaining half in freezer container or freezer plastic bag; freeze for another use. With hands or rolling pin, flatten dinner roll dough into rough rounds about the diameter of a small taco shell. If sticky, dust with flour. Heat cast-iron or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fill with about 1/2 inch of canola oil; heat oil until hot. Fry dough rounds in batches a few minutes per side or until dough is deep golden brown. Flip; repeat. Remove fried bread to plate lined with paper towels to drain. Top fry bread with beef and desired toppings. Serve with a knife and fork, or if you don't mind a little mess, just like a regular taco.
Tips:
- Choose the right oil: Use a neutral-tasting oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil. This will help prevent the fry bread from burning.
- Heat the oil to the right temperature: The ideal temperature for frying fry bread is between 350°F and 375°F. If the oil is too hot, the fry bread will brown too quickly and may not cook through. If the oil is too cold, the fry bread will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
- Fry the fry bread in small batches: Do not overcrowd the pan, as this will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fry bread will not cook evenly. Fry the fry bread in small batches of 2-3 pieces at a time.
- Flip the fry bread halfway through cooking: This will ensure that the fry bread cooks evenly on both sides.
- Drain the fry bread on paper towels: This will help remove excess oil from the fry bread.
- Season the fry bread immediately after frying: This will help the seasonings stick to the fry bread. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, or chili powder.
Conclusion:
Fry bread tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can make perfect fry bread tacos at home. So next time you are craving a tasty and satisfying meal, give fry bread tacos a try!
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