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A Southwestern classic, these Beef Navajo Tacos feature warm, puffy fry bread piled high with savory, slow-cooked shredded beef and a vibrant array of fresh toppings. A hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for a family dinner or a festive gathering.
For 4 servings
Sear Beef and Sauté Aromatics
Slow-Cook the Beef
A Southwestern classic, these Beef Navajo Tacos feature warm, puffy fry bread piled high with savory, slow-cooked shredded beef and a vibrant array of fresh toppings. A hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for a family dinner or a festive gathering.
This southwest recipe takes 190 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1623.38 calories per serving with 93.19g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Make the Fry Bread Dough
Shred Beef and Prepare Toppings
Fry the Bread
Assemble and Serve
This recipe works wonderfully with slow-cooked shredded pork shoulder (carnitas style) or shredded chicken thighs.
For a vegetarian version, replace the beef with a hearty bean chili or a mixture of seasoned black beans and pinto beans.
Customize your tacos with other toppings like guacamole, sliced jalapeños, black olives, fresh cilantro, or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.
Enjoy leftover fry bread as a dessert! Drizzle it with honey, sprinkle with powdered sugar, or serve with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
The beef chuck roast provides a significant amount of high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscles, supporting immune function, and maintaining overall body strength.
The carbohydrates from the all-purpose flour in the fry bread offer a quick and lasting source of energy to fuel your daily activities.
Beef is a fantastic source of heme iron, a type of iron that is easily absorbed by the body. Iron is crucial for creating red blood cells and preventing anemia.
A single Beef Navajo Taco, as prepared in this recipe, contains approximately 900-1100 calories, depending on the exact amount of toppings used. It is a very hearty and calorie-dense meal.
While delicious, this dish is considered an indulgence rather than a health food. It is high in calories, fat (from frying and beef), and sodium. It can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet on special occasions.
Absolutely! The shredded beef is perfect for making ahead. You can prepare it up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld and become even richer. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.
Store the components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the beef on the stovetop or in the microwave. Fry bread is best eaten fresh, but you can reheat it in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes until warm and slightly crisped.
Tough fry bread is usually caused by overworking the dough. Knead it just until it comes together. Greasy fry bread is a result of the oil temperature being too low. The dough absorbs oil instead of quickly frying. Use a thermometer to maintain the oil at 350-365°F (175-185°C).
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