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Navajo Tacos Recipe [HOW TO COOK THE TASTIEST MAKE YOUR MOUTH WATER NAVAJO TACOS (INDIAN TACOS)!!]

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Navajo Tacos

Cultural Context

Navajo Tacos originated from the Navajo Nation and are a fusion of traditional fry bread and taco toppings. Fry bread itself has a complex history, often associated with the struggles of Native American communities. Today, Navajo Tacos are enjoyed at fairs, gatherings, and in homes across the United States, celebrated for their hearty and comforting nature.

Native AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup water
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion
1 pound ground meat
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1 can tomatoes
1 can kidney beans

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Mix 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 cup of water together in a bowl.

2

Knead the dough on a floured counter for about 5 minutes until smooth.

3

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan.

4

Add 1 chopped onion and cook for a couple of minutes until soft.

5

Add 1 pound of ground meat to the pan with the onions.

6

Stir in 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes.

7

Add 1 can of tomatoes and 1 can of kidney beans to the meat mixture and stir to combine.

8

Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.

9

Pinch off golf ball-sized pieces of dough and roll them out into 6-inch discs.

10

Fry the dough in hot oil for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip it over and fry until golden brown.

11

Remove the fried bread and let it rest on a paper towel.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

panfryer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Navajo Fry Bread TacosIndian Tacos

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