Best 6 Indian Taco Recipes

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The Native American fry bread is a versatile culinary canvas for a cavalcade of delectable ingredients, finding its way into many kitchens and becoming a staple in modern Native American cuisine. From simple to elaborate, authentic to innovative, these fry breads have become a uniquely American comfort food, and the Indian taco stands as their most popular manifestation. Crispy, pillowy fry bread serves as the base for a tantalizing tapestry of flavors and textures, making it a culinary adventure that is both satisfying and unforgettable. Embark on a journey to discover the artistry and diversity behind this iconic dish, and find the perfect recipe that aligns with your palate and culinary aspirations.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS



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From Ponca City, Oklahoma, LaDonna Reed writes, "Our son-in-law is half Comanche and half Kiowa, and this recipe is similar to one he uses. I downsized it for two."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup hot water
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/3 cup water
Oil for frying
2 tablespoons chopped lettuce
2 tablespoons chopped tomato
2 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in hot water to form a soft dough. Cover and let stand for 1 hour., In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Keep warm., Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 4-in. circle. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Fry bread circles in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden; drain on paper towels. Top each with meat mixture, lettuce and tomato. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

INDIAN TACOS



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I love these tacos. So does all of my family, which is amazing because there is always somebody who doesn't like what I have cooked.Not the case with these tacos. Make sure and be really careful when cooking the fry bread. I always eat it because it is sooooo goooood.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
2 cups cheese
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
2 eggs
1 cup milk
4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Combine meat, onion, salt, pepper and Tabasco in a skillet; brown.
  • Cover and let simmer while making fry bread.
  • ---------Fry bread (Directions) ----------------.
  • Beat eggs; add milk.
  • Stir in baking powder, flour, salt; mix well.
  • Roll out very thin on a floured board.
  • Cut into desired shapes.
  • Cut a slash in center of each.
  • Fry in oil until brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • These are crisp tacos.
  • When fry bread is done, layer with meat, beans, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.5, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 169.1, Sodium 1512.1, Carbohydrate 108.6, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 49.8

OKLAHOMA INDIAN TACOS



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We used to get these at county fairs in Oklahoma when I was growing up! So good! A delicious chili mixture served on top of out-of-this-world fried bread and trimmed with all your favorite taco trimmings, like shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, black olives, and salsa.

Provided by Melanie2008

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Fry Bread Taco Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
¼ onion, chopped
½ (1.25 ounce) package spicy chili seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat with onion until the meat is brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Stir in chili seasoning mix, ranch-style beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the ground beef mixture is thick, about 10 minutes; let simmer while you finish remaining steps.
  • Mix self-rising flour with buttermilk in a bowl (dough will be very sticky). Scoop up about 1/4 cup of dough and gently pat into a 5-inch circle on a well-floured work surface.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet until a deep-frying thermometer placed in the center of the oil, not touching the bottom, reads 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Gently place a dough circles into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 3 minutes per side. Fry bread will expand in size as it cooks. Drain the fried bread pieces on paper towels and place on baking sheets. Transfer to the oven to keep warm while you finish frying the bread.
  • Top fried bread with ground beef mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1569.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

INDIAN TACO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground chuck or sirloin
Taco seasoning
1 cup refried beans
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon powdered milk
1 tablespoon lard or margarine
1 1/2 cups warm water
Vegetable oil
Grated cheese, as an accompaniment
Chopped tomatoes, as an accompaniment
Chopped onions, as an accompaniment
Chopped green chiles, as an accompaniment
Chopped olives, as an accompaniment
Salsa, as an accompaniment
Sour cream, as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Brown the beef in saute pan over medium-high heat. Add taco seasoning, to taste. Add refried beans. Mix well and set aside.
  • For the Frybread: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and powdered milk. Add lard or margarine and mix. Add water to make dough soft. Refrigerate until use. Dough will keep several days.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat 3/4-inch of oil to 375 degrees F.
  • Pat or roll out dough into about 6 (1/4 to 3/8-inch thick) rounds. Slide into hot oil. Puncture once or twice. Fry until golden brown. Flip the dough over and fry other side to golden brown. Take out and drain on paper towels.
  • Spoon some meat onto hot bread and top with your choice of the following: cheese, tomatoes, onions, green chiles, olives, salsa, and sour cream.

FAVORITE FRY BREAD TACOS



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A favorite at Aboriginal Pow Wows all summer long.

Provided by Kitchen Kitty

Categories     Fry Bread Tacos

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in water just until a fairly sticky dough forms. Set aside to rest while oil preheats.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a round disc the size of your palm.
  • Fry dough discs, one at a time, in hot oil until browned on one side, about 2 minutes; turn over with tongs and cook until browned on both sides, about 1 minute more. Drain fry bread on paper towels; repeat with remaining dough.
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; stir in chili seasoning and kidney beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Place fry bread on a plate; top each fry bread with a portion of chili mixture, shredded Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1371.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

EASY INDIAN TACOS



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My husband's aunt owns a restaurant in South Sioux City Nebraska and this is how she prepares her's.

Provided by hrlyhny

Categories     Breads

Time 2h10m

Yield 5 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf frozen bread dough
1 lb hamburger
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
1 package taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Thaw bread dough until workable.
  • Combine hamburger, taco seasoning and pinto beans and cook until meat is done.
  • Remove meat and beans from heat and let cool.
  • Shape bread dough into the shape of a silver dollar pancake (maybe a little bigger depending on your appetite and frying pan).
  • Place dough in fryer and cook on each side until golden brown (not all parts of the dough will get brown).
  • Remove bread from grease and place on paper towel.
  • Top bread with taco meat and beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, olives, guacamole, hot sauces whatever you like.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Corn tortillas are the traditional choice for Indian tacos, but you can also use flour tortillas if you prefer. Look for tortillas that are large and sturdy enough to hold all of the toppings.
  • Brown the ground beef: Browning the ground beef gives it a rich, flavorful taste. Be sure to drain off any excess grease before adding the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The beauty of Indian tacos is that you can customize them to your liking. Some popular toppings include lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, salsa, and guacamole.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Indian tacos are a versatile dish, so feel free to get creative with the toppings. Try adding different types of meat, vegetables, or sauces to find your favorite combination.

Conclusion:

Indian tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give Indian tacos a try!

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