Fry Bread Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Fry Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded; ½ cup picante sauce; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 4 cups oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
½ cup picante sauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 cups oil, for frying

1
Combine beans and 2 tablespoons picante sauce in saucepan over low heat.
2
Cook unil heated through.
3
In a large skillet, over medium-high.
4
heat, cook the ground beef with taco seasoning mix according to seasoning mix package directions.
5
Cover, and keep warm while you prepare the fry bread.
6
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
7
Stir in milk, and mix until the dough comes together.
8
Add more flour if necessary to be able to handle the dough.
9
On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth, at least 5 minutes.
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Let the dough rest 5 minutes.
11
Heat oil in a large, deep heavy skillet to 365F.(180c.).
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Oil should be about 1 1/2 inches deep.
13
Break off 3/4 cup sized pieces of dough, and shape into round discs 1/4 inch thickness , making a thinner depressed area in the center.
14
Fry breads in the hot oil until golden on both sides, turning only once.
15
Drain on paper towels.
16
Top fry bread with beans, ground beef, lettuce and cheese.
17
Spoon picante sauce over.
18
You can also top with other of yhour favorite taco toppings, such as onion, sour cream or guacamole.

2817

kcal

Calories

275

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid, 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Fry Bread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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