Navajo Tacos (Indian Fry Bread)
Ingredients:
For the Fry Bread:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons softened butter or ghee
• 1 ¼ cup whole milk
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Savory Toppings:
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 2 tbsp Steak fajita seasoning or Homemade Taco Seasoning
• 15 oz black beans, drained
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 3 plum tomatoes, diced
• sour cream
• queso sauce or shredded cheese of choice
Sweet Version:
• Honey
• Powdered Sugar
Instructions:
1. Make the Dough:
• Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and butter until crumbly.
• Make a well, pour in milk, and knead into a soft dough.
• Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. Form Dough:
• Roll into a log, divide into 12 pieces.
• Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into 6-inch circles.
• Prick each circle with a fork.
3. Fry:
• Heat oil to 350°F.
• Fry each dough circle for 30 seconds on one side.
• Flip, fold into a taco shell shape, and fry until golden.
4. Prepare Toppings:
• If making savory tacos, brown the ground beef with seasoning.
• Prepare other toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, etc.
5. Assemble Tacos:
• Fill fry bread with beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese for savory tacos.
• For sweet tacos, drizzle honey and dust with powdered sugar.