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Navajo Tacos

Navajo Tacos
Prep
20 min
Cook
24 min

Ingredients

  • —All-purpose flour (3 cups: Provides the structure for the fry bread.)
  • —Baking powder (4 1/2 teaspoons: Helps the bread puff up during frying.)
  • —Kosher salt (1 teaspoon: Enhances flavor.)
  • —Milk (1 ¼ cups: Adds moisture and richness to the dough.)
  • —Vegetable oil (for frying, 3 cups: Used to fry the bread, giving it a crispy texture.)
  • —Ground beef (1 lb: Serves as a hearty protein for the taco filling.)
  • —Black beans (15 oz, drained: Adds texture and protein to the filling.)
  • —Lettuce (tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese: Common taco toppings that add freshness, creaminess, and flavor.)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and milk to form a soft dough.

  2. 2

    Rest the Dough: Let the dough rest covered for about 15 minutes to make it easier to handle.

  3. 3

    Shape and Fry: Divide the dough, roll it out, and fry each piece in hot oil until puffed and golden.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Toppings: While the bread fries, cook the ground beef with spices and prepare other toppings like lettuce and tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Tacos: Top the fry bread with beef, beans, and your choice of additional toppings like sour cream and cheese.