Description
Enjoy the flavors of the Southwest with these delicious Indian Fry Bread Tacos. Crispy fry bread topped with seasoned ground beef and all your favorite taco toppings!
Ingredients
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For the Fry Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Taco Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 2/3 cup water
Toppings:
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- chopped onions
- sliced jalapeños
- salsa (all optional)
Instructions
- Fry Bread: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 2–3 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Taco Filling: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Assembly: Divide dough, flatten into rounds, fry in oil until golden brown. Top fry bread with taco meat and desired toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the beef with seasoned ground turkey or black beans for a vegetarian version.
- Fry bread can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to crisp back up.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American, Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
