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Pillowy, golden fry bread serves as the delicious base for a hearty topping of seasoned ground beef and beans, finished with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. A beloved Southwestern classic.
For 6 servings
Prepare the Fry Bread Dough
Cook the Taco Meat Topping
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Pillowy, golden fry bread serves as the delicious base for a hearty topping of seasoned ground beef and beans, finished with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. A beloved Southwestern classic.
This southwest recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 1106.66 calories per serving with 63.46g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Fry the Bread
Assemble and Serve
Replace the ground beef with two cans of pinto or black beans (or a mix), or use a plant-based ground meat substitute. Sauté with the onions and spices as directed.
Add 1-2 finely chopped jalapeños along with the onion, or stir in 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices for extra heat.
Substitute the ground beef with ground turkey, shredded chicken, or pulled pork (carnitas) for a different flavor profile.
For a dessert, serve the plain, freshly fried bread drizzled with honey, sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon, or with a side of fruit jam.
The combination of ground beef and kidney beans provides a substantial amount of protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Kidney beans and fresh vegetable toppings like lettuce and tomatoes contribute dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, helps maintain bowel health, and promotes a feeling of fullness.
Ground beef is an excellent source of iron, crucial for preventing anemia and transporting oxygen in the blood, as well as zinc, which supports a healthy immune system.
Fry bread is a flat dough bread, fried or deep-fried in oil, shortening, or lard. It is a significant part of Native American cuisine, particularly in the Southwestern United States, and its creation is linked to the period when Native Americans were relocated and given government rations like flour, sugar, and lard.
A single Navajo Taco is a very hearty meal. While calorie counts can vary, a typical serving as described in this recipe is estimated to be between 800-950 calories, primarily from the fried bread and beef.
Navajo Tacos are generally considered an indulgent comfort food rather than a health food. They are high in calories, fat, and sodium. To make a lighter version, you could bake the bread instead of frying, use lean ground turkey, and load up on fresh vegetable toppings.
Yes, you can prepare the dough up to 24 hours in advance. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before you plan to fry it.
Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or shortening are all excellent choices for making fry bread.