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Homemade Navajo Tacos


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian (with variations available)

Description

Delicious Navajo tacos built on crispy Indian fry bread, customizable with various toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Toppings: chili beans, taco meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado, olives

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the hot water, mixing with your hands until a slightly sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. While waiting, fill a skillet with 1-2 inches of oil and heat it to 350°F over medium-high heat.
  5. Divide the dough into golf ball-sized pieces and roll each into a ball.
  6. On a floured surface, flatten each ball into a circle about 6-7 inches in diameter.
  7. Carefully fry each piece of dough in the hot oil, frying until golden and puffy, about 20 seconds per side.
  8. Place the fried bread on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining pieces.
  9. Once all pieces are fried, layer with chili beans and taco meat, then top with your choice of fresh ingredients. Serve warm.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or frozen for up to a month.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Native American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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