How to Make Navajo Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Navajo Tacos are a delicious and hearty dish that originated from the Navajo people, the largest Native American tribe in the United States. This traditional dish consists of a crispy fried bread base, topped with savory chili, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and other delectable toppings. Navajo Tacos are a staple at fairs, festivals, and family gatherings in the Southwestern United States, and they are sure to be a hit at any meal.

The base of Navajo Tacos is a homemade fry bread, which ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning (such as McCormick®)
  • vegetable oil (such as Crisco®) for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 19 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 49 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 tacos

  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in water; stir dough until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off grease. Stir in pinto beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, and chili seasoning until well-blended. Simmer until chili flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Grease your hands lightly with oil and pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a baseball. Press it with your palms into a round about 4 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Heat oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a deep fryer or large saucepan. Fry dough rounds in batches until well-browned, puffy, and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Divide fry bread among serving plates while still hot. Spoon chili mixture on top.
  • Nutrition

    425 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 1127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 403mg