Navajo Tacos Recipe

Name: Navajo Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: fry bread; 4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons powdered milk; 2 (8 ounce) cans cooked chili (i use homemade); 2 cups shredded lettuce (approximate); 1 cup diced onion (approximate); 1 cup diced tomato (approxiate); 2 cups shredded cheese (approxiate); 2 -3 cups lard or 2 -3 cups oil, for frying the bread; optional ingredients; sour cream (optional); avocados (optional) or guacamole (optional); salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

fry bread
4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered milk
2 (8 ounce) cans cooked chili (i use homemade)
2 cups shredded lettuce (approximate)
1 cup diced onion (approximate)
1 cup diced tomato (approxiate)
2 cups shredded cheese (approxiate)
2 -3 cups lard or 2 -3 cups oil, for frying the bread
optional ingredients
sour cream (optional)
avocados (optional) or guacamole (optional)
salsa (optional)

1
mix dry ingredients together in large bowl, add 1 1/2 cups hot water, mix well(i use my hands) dough should be soft and pliable, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for at least an hour.
2
form dough into small balls and pat out on floured surface.
3
in hot oil fry bread on both sides til nice and golden brown.
4
( a cast iron skillet is best for the frying, but any heavy duty skillet will work).
5
top fry bread with chili, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and any other taco ingredient that you like.
6
Enjoy!
7
the fry bread also makes awesome sandwiches!

1152

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: fry bread, 4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Navajo Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Navajo Tacos

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