Best 5 Oklahoma Indian Tacos Recipes

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**Oklahoma Indian Tacos: A Fusion of Native American and Mexican Cuisine**

Discover the tantalizing flavors of Oklahoma Indian tacos, a unique culinary creation that harmoniously blends Native American and Mexican culinary traditions. These tacos, also known as frybread tacos, are a testament to the rich cultural history of Oklahoma and the resilience of its indigenous peoples. With a crispy frybread base, savory fillings, and an array of toppings, Oklahoma Indian tacos offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From traditional fillings like seasoned ground beef and beans to innovative options like buffalo chicken and roasted vegetables, these tacos cater to diverse palates. Topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of your favorite sauce, each bite of an Oklahoma Indian taco is a journey through culinary heritage. Indulge in this delectable fusion dish and experience the vibrant spirit of Oklahoma's culinary scene.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Oklahoma Indian Tacos:** A step-by-step guide to crafting the quintessential Oklahoma Indian taco, featuring a crispy frybread base, seasoned ground beef filling, and an assortment of classic toppings.

2. **Buffalo Chicken Indian Tacos:** Elevate your taco experience with this zesty recipe that combines the bold flavors of buffalo chicken with the crispy foundation of frybread.

3. **Roasted Vegetable Indian Tacos:** A vegetarian delight that showcases a medley of roasted vegetables, complemented by a tangy chipotle crema sauce.

4. **Easy Frybread Recipe:** Learn the art of making perfect frybread, the essential foundation for Oklahoma Indian tacos, with this simple and straightforward recipe.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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

EASY FRY BREAD TACOS



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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

1 loaf frozen white bread dough, thawed
TOPPING:
1 pound ground beef
1 pound hot bulk pork sausage
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
Oil for deep-fat frying
Chopped tomato
Finely chopped onion
Shredded lettuce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Taco sauce

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 6-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 : Calories 307 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g 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

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: Fry bread is the traditional bread for Oklahoma Indian tacos, but you can also use tortillas or even naan bread.
  • Make sure your fry bread is crispy: Fry bread should be cooked until it is golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your tacos will taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make Oklahoma Indian tacos, so feel free to get creative with your toppings and fillings.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Oklahoma Indian tacos are often served with beans, rice, and salad.

Conclusion:

Oklahoma Indian tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Oklahoma Indian tacos a try!

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