Description
Hearty Southwestern charm shines through these Indian fry bread tacos, blending Native American and Mexican culinary traditions into one delightful meal. Crispy golden dough cradles savory seasoned meat, fresh toppings, and zesty salsa, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Incorporate warm water and oil into the dry ingredients, kneading until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges. Adjust liquid if needed to achieve proper consistency.
- Allow dough to rest and relax for approximately 15-20 minutes, enabling gluten development and easier handling.
- Prepare a deep skillet by heating vegetable oil to 350°F, ensuring precise temperature for optimal frying.
- Portion the dough into six equal segments, then gently flatten each piece on a lightly dusted surface into thin, circular shapes approximately 1/4-inch thick.
- Carefully lower dough circles into hot oil, frying each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden, puffy texture. Extract with a slotted utensil and transfer to absorbent paper towels.
- In a separate skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef thoroughly. Simultaneously warm beans if utilizing as an alternative protein.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the meat, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Integrate taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water into the meat mixture. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- Construct tacos by layering seasoned meat atop crisp fry bread.
- Embellish with crisp lettuce, vibrant tomato chunks, and shredded cheese.
- Enhance with a generous drizzle of salsa and sour cream, garnishing with fresh cilantro for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- Control oil temperature carefully to prevent burning and ensure crispy, golden fry bread.
- Rest dough for at least 15 minutes to allow gluten to relax, creating softer bread texture.
- Use paper towels to absorb excess oil, keeping fry bread light and not greasy.
- For vegetarian option, replace ground beef with black beans or lentils for protein-rich alternative.
- Experiment with different toppings like pickled jalapeños, avocado, or corn salsa for added flavor variety.
- Pat dough gently when shaping to maintain airy, light consistency during frying.
- Drain meat mixture thoroughly to prevent soggy fry bread when assembling tacos.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg