Best 6 Breakfast Navajo Taco Recipes

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Attention all breakfast lovers! If you're seeking a unique and flavorful meal to kickstart your day, the Navajo Taco is your perfect choice. This Native American-inspired dish combines the best of both worlds – the convenience of breakfast and the savory taste of tacos. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, the Navajo Taco is not only delicious but also a culinary journey that celebrates the rich traditions of the Navajo people. So, prepare to embark on a taste adventure as we explore the best recipe for cooking this delightful breakfast delicacy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY NAVAJO TACOS



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Easy and delicious Navajo tacos are made with a thick and soft fry bead then layered with tasty taco toppings. A delicious family friendly meal that you can add with all of your favorite toppings!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb Ground Beef (Lean)
1 Homemade Taco Seasoning (or Packaged)
1 15 ounce black beans (drained and rinsed )
1 15 ounce diced tomatoes
1 15 ounce pinto beans (drained and rinsed )
1 can Pillsbury Grand Original Biscuits (8 Biscuits)
Oil for Frying (I used vegetable oil)
Olives
Sour Cream
Avocados
Tomatoes
Lettuce (shredded)
Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Flatten each biscuit. Fry each biscuit in 1/4-in. hot oil over medium heat until golden brown, turning once. Drain biscuits on paper towels, keep warm.
  • In a medium skillet, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Add taco seasoning mix, black beans. diced tomatoes, and pinto beans. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
  • Once ready to assemble, lay fried biscuit on a plate and put 1/2 cup of meat mixture on top. Top with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 593 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NAVAJO FRY BREAD II



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As far as I know this is the original recipe for Navajo Bread. It's is great with honey and butter. The Navajo put chiles, cheese, onion, lettuce and beans on it, and call them Nava Tacos.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups oil for frying
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons salt
2 ½ cups warm milk

Steps:

  • In a large heavy bottomed frying pan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil or lard to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and milk; mix well. When the dough has pulled together, form it into small balls and pat them flat.
  • Place 3 or 4 at a time into the hot oil. When the rounds begin to bubble, flip them over and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1914.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

NAVAJO TACOS



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Make and share this Navajo Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leta8076

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 -5 cups flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup instant milk
2 cups water
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can pinto beans
grated cheese
salsa
lettuce
tomatoes
onion
sour cream
green onion (whatever sounds good)

Steps:

  • To make fry bread: Mix dry ingredients.
  • Stir in water.
  • Knead dough lightly; cover and let rest 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1" vegetable oil in a 10" skillet.
  • Pinch off dough in small amounts and pat dough into thin 8" circles.
  • In the hot oil, quickly brown on both sides.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • To make filling: Brown ground beef and onion, drain.
  • Add beans and garlic salt.
  • Simmer 10- 15 minutes.
  • To Serve: Spoon filling onto frybread.
  • Top with grated cheeses, salsa, lettuce, onion, or whatever sounds good.

NAVAJO TACOS



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A traditional Indian fry bread topped with a chili-style meat and bean mixture and taco-type toppings like shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce, and sour cream. A family favorite. Serve the leftovers as dessert with honey, butter, or sugar and cinnamon.

Provided by IMATECHGIRL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Fry Bread Taco Recipes

Time 49m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning (such as McCormick®)
vegetable oil (such as Crisco®) for frying

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in water; stir dough until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off grease. Stir in pinto beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, and chili seasoning until well-blended. Simmer until chili flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Grease your hands lightly with oil and pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a baseball. Press it with your palms into a round about 4 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Heat oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a deep fryer or large saucepan. Fry dough rounds in batches until well-browned, puffy, and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Divide fry bread among serving plates while still hot. Spoon chili mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1127.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BREAKFAST IN A TACO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 CHI-CHI'S® Fajita Style wheat tortillas
2 cups pepper and onion hash browns
2 cups pepper and onion hash browns
1 tablespoon butter
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely sliced green onions, divided
2/3 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese, divided
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup CHI-CHI'S® Salsa Verde

Steps:

  • 1.Heat oven to 375°F. Brush oil on both sides of each tortilla. Carefully press tortillas into flour, shallow 2-cup ovenproof dishes. Bake 15 minutes or until golden and crispy. Let cool in ramekins. 2.In large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add hash browns. Cook 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. 3.In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add eggs, 1/3 cup green onions, 1/3 cup queso fresco, salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until eggs are just set, stirring occasionally. 4.Spoon hash browns into tortilla shells. Top with scrambled eggs, salsa, remaining green onions and remaining queso fresco.

NAVAJO TACOS



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my husband grew up in bluff utah and this is his most favorite meal, everytime he comes home on leave this is the first meal i have to make for him

Provided by mistylin 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
sour cream (optional)
avocados (optional) or guacamole (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • form dough into small balls and pat out on floured surface.
  • in hot oil fry bread on both sides til nice and golden brown.
  • ( a cast iron skillet is best for the frying, but any heavy duty skillet will work).
  • top fry bread with chili, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and any other taco ingredient that you like.
  • Enjoy!
  • the fry bread also makes awesome sandwiches!

Tips:

  • To make your Navajo tacos more authentic, use fresh, homemade fry bread. You can find a recipe for fry bread in the article.
  • Be generous with the toppings! Navajo tacos are typically loaded with meat, beans, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. There are no hard and fast rules, so feel free to use whatever you like.
  • Serve your Navajo tacos immediately after they are assembled. This will help prevent the fry bread from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Navajo tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal on a busy weeknight or for a fun and festive party food. With so many different topping options, there is sure to be a Navajo taco that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Navajo tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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