FRY BREAD & Navajo TACOS | HARD TIMES -- recipes from times of food scarcity

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 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1.5 teaspoons of sugar in a bowl.

Gradually add 1 cup to 1.25 cups of warm water until a sticky dough forms.

Cover the dough with a dish towel and let it rest for about 15 minutes.

Heat about 3/4 inch of oil in a cast-iron skillet to medium-high to high heat.

Pinch off a ball of dough, flatten it, and stretch it using hands.

Gently place the dough into the hot oil and fry until puffed and golden brown.

Remove the fry bread and drain on paper towels.

Assemble the taco by adding shredded lettuce, ground beef, beans, chopped tomato, olives, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

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