Fry Bread Tacos from a Native American Food Truck — Cooking in America

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while canned beans are cost-effective and vegetarian.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat options cut calories without sacrificing flavor.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutrient-dense, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

Mix flour, water, milk powder, yeast, honey, and salt to make the fry bread dough.

Drop the dough into hot oil to fry until golden brown.

Assemble tacos by layering ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream sauce, and pickled onions on fry bread.

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