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Navajo Frybread Tacos

Carne Diem Culinary
Navajo frybread has a complicated history, but these Navajo Frybread Tacos bring back a lot of childhood memories from growing up in central Kansas. Topped with lean ground bison and all the fixins, these are sure to be a hit with the entire family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Native American, Navajo
Servings 6 people
Calories 364 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Ground Bison
  • Beef Tallow, Lard, or Oil for frying
  • Vine Ripened Tomatoes chopped, for topping
  • Sliced Black Olives for topping
  • Sour Cream for topping
  • Shredded Chihuahua Cheese for topping
  • Romaine Lettuce chopped, for topping

Taco Seasoning (See note)

  • 1 Tablespoon California Chile Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Hatch Chile Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon New Mexico Chile Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Corn Starch
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin

Fry Bread

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the taco seasoning and set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the milk and mix until well combined. Dough should be firm and dense but not flaky.
  • Divide the dough into equal sized balls, slightly larger than a golf ball, then flatten or roll into circles about 6-8 inches in size.
  • Heat the lard until the oil is at about 350-360 degrees, then fry each bread about 90 seconds per side. The bread should be golden brown and puffy. Remove the cooked fry bread to a paper towel lined plate.
  • In a separate skillet brown the ground bison or beef. Drain any fat then add ¾ cup of water and 3 tablespoons of the seasoning. Stir well to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Top the Navajo fry bread with seasoned meat and then top with any taco toppings that you wish.
  • ENJOY!

Notes

Use 3 Tablespoons of the seasoning for one (1) pound of ground beef, chicken or turkey. The mixture will yield enough seasoning for two (2) pounds of meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1122mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1317IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Bison, Fry Bread, Frybread, Navajo, tacos
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