Best 6 Indian Tacos With Yeast Fry Bread Recipes

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**Indian Tacos with Yeast Fry Bread: A Flavorful Fusion of Native American and Mexican Cuisine**

Embark on a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of Native American and Mexican culinary traditions. Indian tacos, a delectable dish that combines the crispy texture of fry bread with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, are a delightful treat for taste buds. These tacos are elevated to new heights when paired with a medley of fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Dive into the tantalizing flavors of this unique fusion dish, where the crispy fry bread provides a sturdy base for a symphony of textures and flavors. Accompanying the main recipe are variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including a vegetarian-friendly option with flavorful black beans and roasted sweet potatoes, and a gluten-free alternative that swaps wheat flour for almond flour, ensuring everyone can indulge in this culinary delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

AUTHENTIC INDIAN TACO FRY BREAD



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My mom snowbirds in Arizona every year and she got this from a lady who makes Indian Tacos to sell at county fairs, etc. It's authentic and, by far, the best Indian Fry Bread I've ever eaten. It's also very soft and easy to work with. It makes enough tacos for 12-15 people, but it's an easy recipe to halve.

Provided by Chef SuzyQ

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups warm water (it's the perfect temperature when it's quite warm, but you can keep your little finger in the liquid)
3 compressed yeast cakes (equivalent to 6 3/4 t. of yeast)
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups warm milk
3 eggs, beaten until foamy
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
12 cups flour (no more(no less)
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • YEAST MIXTURE: Mix the first 3 ingredients and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • BATTER MIXTURE: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients except for the 12 cups of flour. Mix well.
  • Add yeast mixture to batter.
  • Add 12 cups of flour. Mix well. Dough does not have to be kneaded, but should be well-mixed and should rest for awhile. I've found that if you let it double in size, it's even softer and easier to work with.
  • Form into small "pats," depending on the size you're looking for. Roll or stretch until thin (this dough really puffs up when fried). Fry until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Top with your favorite toppings. We top with hamburger, refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream. They're also WONDERFUL with honey butter.
  • If you don't eat them all the first day, you can keep the dough in the fridge and fry it up in the next day or two. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 496.5, Carbohydrate 115.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 17.1, Protein 16.2

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.

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 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.

Tips:

  • For the Yeast Fry Bread: Use warm water (110-115°F) to activate the yeast. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast and the bread will not rise. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the fry bread. The ideal temperature is 375°F. This will help create a crispy golden crust.
  • For the Indian Taco Filling: Prepare the ground beef mixture ahead of time. The flavors will meld better if it has some time to sit. Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the ground beef. Cook it in batches if necessary. This will help prevent the meat from steaming and ensure it gets properly browned.
  • For Assembling the Tacos: Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to your tacos. Some popular options include lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Serve the tacos immediately while the fry bread is still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Indian tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of Indian cuisine with the convenience of tacos. With crispy fry bread, flavorful ground beef filling, and a variety of toppings, these tacos are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and enjoy this unique and satisfying meal.

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