Indian Tacos (Fry Bread) Recipe

Name: Indian Tacos (Fry Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Warm Water (or Enough To Make A Nice Sticky Dough, It Should Form Into A Nice Rounded Pile But If You Touch It, It Should Stick To Your Fingers!!); 4 cups Self Rising Flour (no Substitutions); Oil, For Frying; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 whole Medium Diced Onion; 1 pound Dry Pinto Beans, Washed Thoroughly; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 whole Pickled Jalapeno, Seeded; 1/2 pounds Bacon, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces; 1 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Or Enough Salt To Taste; Water (as Needed); Shredded Lettuce; Diced Tomatoes; Chopped Cilantro; Guacamole; Sour Cream; Grated Cheddar Cheese

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Warm Water (or Enough To Make A Nice Sticky Dough, It Should Form Into A Nice Rounded Pile But If You Touch It, It Should Stick To Your Fingers!!)
4 cups Self Rising Flour (no Substitutions)
Oil, For Frying
1 pound Ground Beef
1 whole Medium Diced Onion
1 pound Dry Pinto Beans, Washed Thoroughly
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
5 cloves Garlic
1 whole Pickled Jalapeno, Seeded
1/2 pounds Bacon, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
1 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Or Enough Salt To Taste
Water (as Needed)
Shredded Lettuce
Diced Tomatoes
Chopped Cilantro
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Grated Cheddar Cheese

1
For the fry bread:
2
Mix water and flour and let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to an hour.
3
Flour the top of your dough and a clean surface very well.
4
Grab a piece larger than a golf ball but smaller than a baseball, shape the dough into a ball and flatten on your floured surface.
5
You should flatten it to about a 6 round.
6
Fry in a deep fryer or a deep pan with about 3 inches of oil in it.
7
Make sure the oil is very hot before dropping the dough in.
8
Fry until golden brown, then flip and do the same for the other side.
9
They cook quickly, approximately 23 minutes on each side.
10
For the beans:
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Cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the ground beef is cooked completely.
12
Add in the washed beans, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, bacon and enough water to cover beans completely.
13
Add in bouillon or salt.
14
Simmer, adding water as necessary, for approximately 2-2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
15
The water will have thickened into a sauce at this point.
16
You should let the water boil down to where it is level with the beans.
17
Assembly:
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Place one fry bread on a plate.
19
Top with bean mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
20
If you dont want to use fresh tomatoes, you can eliminate those and just top with salsa or whatever toppings you like!

1215

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Warm Water (or Enough To Make A Nice Sticky Dough, It Should Form Into A Nice Rounded Pile But If You Touch It, It Should Stick To Your Fingers!!), 4 cups Self Rising Flour (no Substitutions), Oil, For Frying, 1 pound Ground Beef, and more.

Yes, Indian Tacos (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Tacos (Fry Bread)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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