Best 16 Indian Tacos Recipes

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**Indian Tacos: A Fusion of Native American and Mexican Flavors**

Indian tacos, a unique culinary creation, seamlessly blend the bold flavors of Native American and Mexican cuisine. These tacos feature crispy fry bread as the base, a delectable replacement for traditional corn tortillas. Topped with a flavorful combination of seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a tangy taco sauce, these tacos deliver a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Accompaniments like guacamole, sour cream, and salsa add extra layers of richness and freshness, making each bite an explosion of taste. This article presents two irresistible variations of Indian tacos: a classic version and a vegetarian alternative with seasoned black beans. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Whether you prefer the traditional meat-based filling or a hearty plant-based option, these Indian tacos promise a delightful culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Let's cook with our 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.

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

INDIAN FRY BREAD (NAVAJO TACOS)



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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

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 ½ cups warm water
2 cups shortening for frying

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

OKLAHOMA INDIAN TACOS



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We used to get these at county fairs in Oklahoma when I was growing up! So good! A delicious chili mixture served on top of out-of-this-world fried bread and trimmed with all your favorite taco trimmings, like shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, black olives, and salsa.

Provided by Melanie2008

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Fry Bread Taco Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
¼ onion, chopped
½ (1.25 ounce) package spicy chili seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat with onion until the meat is brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Stir in chili seasoning mix, ranch-style beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the ground beef mixture is thick, about 10 minutes; let simmer while you finish remaining steps.
  • Mix self-rising flour with buttermilk in a bowl (dough will be very sticky). Scoop up about 1/4 cup of dough and gently pat into a 5-inch circle on a well-floured work surface.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet until a deep-frying thermometer placed in the center of the oil, not touching the bottom, reads 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Gently place a dough circles into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 3 minutes per side. Fry bread will expand in size as it cooks. Drain the fried bread pieces on paper towels and place on baking sheets. Transfer to the oven to keep warm while you finish frying the bread.
  • Top fried bread with ground beef mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1569.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

INDIAN TACOS (AND FRY BREAD)



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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

1 lb fried hamburger
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 large green pepper
1 large onion
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
3 teaspoons diced mild green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, heated
shredded cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
diced tomato
sour cream
guacamole
sliced black olives
salsa
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
hot oil (for frying)

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.

INDIAN TACOS



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A favourite at Aboriginal Pow Wows all summer long.

Provided by Kitchen Kitty

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Fry Bread Taco Recipes

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

INDIAN TACOS WITH YEAST FRY BREAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by jab120638

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 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
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
1/2 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˚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.

EASY INDIAN TACOS



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My husband's aunt owns a restaurant in South Sioux City Nebraska and this is how she prepares her's.

Provided by hrlyhny

Categories     Breads

Time 2h10m

Yield 5 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf frozen bread dough
1 lb hamburger
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
1 package taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Thaw bread dough until workable.
  • Combine hamburger, taco seasoning and pinto beans and cook until meat is done.
  • Remove meat and beans from heat and let cool.
  • Shape bread dough into the shape of a silver dollar pancake (maybe a little bigger depending on your appetite and frying pan).
  • Place dough in fryer and cook on each side until golden brown (not all parts of the dough will get brown).
  • Remove bread from grease and place on paper towel.
  • Top bread with taco meat and beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, olives, guacamole, hot sauces whatever you like.

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

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 TACOS DELUXE



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Tasty and flavorful. A yummy chili on a soft moist fry bread topped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

Provided by SHERELC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Fry Bread Taco Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
½ (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
6 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups water, or as needed
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 onion, chopped
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook and stir 1 chopped onion in the melted butter until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat and pour in pinto beans, kidney beans, pork and beans, tomato sauce, cooked onion, and 1/4 cup water, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and stir in 3 tablespoons sugar, chili seasoning mix, chili powder, and seasoned salt. Let the chili simmer while you finish the remaining steps, 10 to 20 minutes. Stir chili occasionally.
  • Mix 3 cups flour with baking powder, 6 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir in 2 cups of water or amount needed to make a workable dough. Spread 1 cup flour onto a work surface and scoop up about 1/4 cup of dough; drop it onto the flour and sprinkle surface with flour. Roll the dough into a flat round tortilla.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Gently lay tortilla into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Dough will expand as it fries. Remove fry bread and drain on paper towels; continue to make and fry pieces of dough until all dough has been used.
  • Place lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, 1 chopped onion, and sour cream into separate bowls. To serve, spoon a ladle of chili onto each fry bread and sprinkle with desired garnishes; top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1133.9 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS



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Categories     Sandwich     Beef     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Meat & Bean Mixture
1 1/2 pounds 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
Toppings
sour cream
shredded lettuce
shredded cheese
diced tomato
chopped onion
salsa

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.

BONNIE'S INDIAN TACOS



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I made these Indian Tacos one night and they got the raves from my family. i accidentally poured curry instead of cumin in the frying pan...Happily, it was one of the best mistakes I have ever made. Whip these up some night and enjoy a burst of flavor in your tacos, Indian Style! Enjoy! Photo is my own, and so is this humble...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

TACO MEAT:
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey meat
1 onion sliced thin
approx 1/2 cup milk to fry onions
1/2 teaspoon curry
1 teaspoon cumin
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup water
TACO SHELLS:
4 to 6 corn tortillas
olive oil for frying
VEGETABLES:
2 shredded lettuce
2 large tomatoes diced
1/2 onion chopped fine
1 cup shredded sharp cheese
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:
sour cream, avocado, olives, peppers, taco sauce, pico de gallo, etc.

Steps:

  • 1. PREPARE THE MEAT AND ONIONS: Put the ground turkey in the pan over medium heat and cook until light brown. Add the curry, cumin, garlic powder, and taco seasoning. Add one cup of water. Mix gently and simmer until liquid is reduced. Meanwhile, saute the onion in a tablespoon of olive oil in a small frying pan, adding the milk a small amount at a time to keep the onions from over browning and until the onions are tender and a nice carmel color. Add the onions to the meat mixture. and stir gently to combine. Simmer a few minutes more. Meat should be very moist when served.
  • 2. COOK THE TACO SHELLS: You can used boxed shells, but they are not as good as making your own. Take a medium frying pan and add some olive oil to it to fry the tortillas.
  • 3. Place the cooked shells on paper towels and drain.
  • 4. BUILD THE TACOS: Place the meat in the cooked taco shell and top with lettuce, tomato and onion and cheese, or anything else you wish. Sour cream and avocado is good. Taco sauce is another option. We like green sauce the best.
  • 5. Here is how your finshed Indian Taco should look!

INDIAN TACOS



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This recipe came from a Native American friend. I already gave you an Osage recipe for fry bread so you can look that up. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb ground chuck
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
16 slice fry bread
1 can(s) pinto beans
8 oz shredded cheese
1 medium onion,chopped
1 bunch lettuce head, chopped
2 large tomatoes,chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Fry hambuger and drain. Mix taco seasoning in and simmer. Deep fry bread in skillet [1/2 to 1 inch of oil in skillet]Add a small amount of salt to keep from burning.Put fry bread on plate first, then beans and hamburger. Then add lettuce,tomatoes,onions, and cheese. May put taco sauce on top.

TEWA TACOS (AKA- INDIAN TACOS)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 57m

Yield Six 4-inch round fry breads

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
6 round Fry Bread pieces, recipe follows
1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
1 head lettuce, shredded
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Salsa, optional
Green chile, optional
2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry milk solids
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lard, cut into 1/2-inch bits, plus 1 pound lard, for deep frying

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef in a saute pan. Divide equally onto 6 Fry Bread rounds. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Great served with salsa and green chile!
  • Combine the flour, dry milk solids, baking powder and salt, and sift them into a deep bowl. Add the lard bits and, with your fingertips, rub the flour and fat together until the mixture resembles flakes of coarse meal. Pour in the water and toss the ingredients together until the dough can be gathered into a ball. Drape the bowl with a kitchen towel and then let the dough sit at room temperature for about 2 hours. After sitting, tear the dough into 6 equal pieces. Then, on a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a circle about 4 inches in diameter and 1/4-inch thick. With a small knife, cut 2 (4 to 5-inch) long parallel slits completely through the dough, down the center of each rolled piece, spacing the slits about 1-inch apart. In a heavy, 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt the remaining pound of lard over moderate heat until it is very hot but not smoking. The melted fat should be about 1-inch deep, add more lard if necessary. Fry the rolled dough, 1 at a time, for about 2 minutes on each side, turning them once with tongs. The bread will puff slightly and become crisp and brown. Drain the Navajo fry bread on paper towels and serve warm.

INDIAN TACOS



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Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup onion chopped
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans or chili beans, drained (reserve liquid)
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Indian or Cornmeal Fry Bread (recipes follow)
4 to 5 cups lettuce coarsely shredded iceberg
1/2 cup green onion sliced, including some tops
2 tomatoes peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
* Part two.
4 to 5 cups flour unsifted
2 tablespoons baking powder (this is correct!)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 3/4 cups water warm
vegetable oil
* Part two.

Steps:

  • In skillet, sauté meat until lightly browned add onion and sauté until tender. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add reserved bean liquid if too thick simmer 15 minutes. Remove and discard any grease that has accumulated. To serve, spoon meat mixture over rounds of Fry Bread and top with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and cheese.Indian Fry Bread:*Thoroughly mix together 4 cups flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons oil, salt, sugar, and water. Mixture will be a batter let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Use remaining flour to knead dough until smooth and elastic let rest 15 minutes. Roll 1/4 -inch thick and cut into 4-inch rounds. Make a slit in the center of each round with a knife to help bread fry faster and to keep from becoming soggy. Pour 1 inch vegetable oil in skillet heat over moderate heat to 375° F. Dough dropped in will immediately begin to puff up and turn golden brown. Turn rounds of dough once and fry until puffy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.Cornmeal Fry Bread:*Thoroughly mix flour and cornmeal. Use in place of 4 cups flour in Indian Fry Bread recipe, then proceed with that recipe.

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Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Corn tortillas are the traditional choice for Indian tacos, but you can also use flour tortillas if you prefer. Look for tortillas that are large and sturdy enough to hold all of your toppings.
  • Cook your meat ahead of time: This will save you time and effort when you're assembling your tacos. You can cook your meat in a slow cooker, on the stovetop, or in the oven.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The sky's the limit when it comes to toppings for Indian tacos. Some popular options include beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and salsa. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.
  • Don't be afraid to go bold with your spices: Indian tacos are all about big, bold flavors. Don't be afraid to use plenty of cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. You can also add a touch of heat with cayenne pepper or jalapeños.
  • Serve your tacos warm: Indian tacos are best served warm, so make sure to heat up your tortillas before assembling them. You can also warm up your toppings in the microwave or oven.

Conclusion:

Indian tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With their bold flavors and variety of toppings, Indian tacos are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dinner idea, give Indian tacos a try!

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