Native American in origin, Indian tacos are a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Consisting of a crispy fry bread shell topped with savory ingredients like seasoned ground beef or beans, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy sauce, Indian tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal. The yeast fry bread, which serves as the base for the taco, is made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, water, and salt, and can be easily prepared at home. Once the fry bread is cooked, it is topped with a variety of ingredients, including seasoned ground beef or beans, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy sauce. The combination of flavors and textures in an Indian taco is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
INDIAN FRY BREAD TACOS
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
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 WITH YEAST FRY BREAD
My cousins grew up on a reservation in South Dakota, and this is how we always made our fry bread (with yeast).
Provided by BETSY4020
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes Fry Bread Taco Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix yeast, sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl and set aside until the yeast mixture forms a creamy foam layer on top, about 5 minutes. Whisk flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into yeast mixture by thirds, alternating with 1 cup warm water in thirds, and beat to make a firm dough.
- Cut the dough into 6 pieces and roll each piece into a ball on a floured work surface. Roll out the dough balls into flat round tortillas.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Gently place tortillas, one at a time, into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Cook and stir ground beef with 1 large minced onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and stir in diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Bring the chili to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Place a piece of fry bread onto a plate and ladle a generous portion of chili onto the bread. Transfer Cheddar cheese, lettuce, 1 cup finely chopped onion, and mild green chilies into separate bowls and top each portion with about 1 tablespoon of Cheddar cheese and desired amounts of lettuce, onion, and chilies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 807.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
INDIAN TACOS WITH YEAST FRY BREAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by jab120638
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix yeast, sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl and set aside until the yeast mixture forms a creamy foam layer on top, about 5 minutes. Whisk flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into yeast mixture by thirds, alternating with 1 cup warm water in thirds, and beat to make a firm dough. Cut the dough into 6 pieces and roll each piece into a ball on a floured work surface. Roll out the dough balls into flat round tortillas. Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350˚F. Gently place tortillas, one at a time, into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Cook and stir ground beef with 1 large minced onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and stir in diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Bring the chili to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. Place a piece of fry bread onto a plate and ladle a generous portion of chili onto the bread. Transfer Cheddar cheese, lettuce, 1 cup finely chopped onion, and mild green chilies into separate bowls and top each portion with about 1 tablespoon of Cheddar cheese and desired amounts of lettuce, onion, and chilies.
FAVORITE FRY BREAD TACOS
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
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
AUTHENTIC NAVAJO INDIAN FRY BREAD (TACO BREAD)
Step by easy step recipe for a Native American all-purpose flat bread dating back to the nineteenth century. Fry bread is considered a food of inter-tribal unity and is made at all Indian pow wows. It has a crispy outside and a chewy inside. Serve with butter & honey, powdered sugar, or cinnamon & sugar. Or add 'taco' ingredients to the top to make an Indian taco bread salad. You can also fill these with anything then fold them up to eat. Or simply serve plain with soup, stew, etc. *EDITED TO ADD: This is an old recipe and I know many of us no longer use so much salt - if that's the case for you then I suggest REDUCING THE SALT BY HALF.
Provided by GeeWhiz
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 16-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a heavy large frying pan heat the oil to 365 degrees; Oil is hot enough if a small test piece of dough dropped in the oil begins cooking almost immediately and rises to the top.
- Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl; *see note about salt.
- Gradually add warm milk and mix to make a soft dough.
- When the dough has pulled together, cover and let sit in a warm place for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Break off a golf ball sized piece of dough and pat it out flat in your hand, no thicker than 1/4 inch.
- Place 2 or 3 flats at a time into the hot oil and when they begin to bubble flip them over and fry until they're a nice light golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels then serve hot (keep them covered in a bowl until you're done frying).
- You can make larger flats; just make sure they're no thicker than 1/4" and fry one at a time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 1095.6, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.5
AUTHENTIC INDIAN TACO FRY BREAD
My mom snowbirds in Arizona every year and she got this from a lady who makes Indian Tacos to sell at county fairs, etc. It's authentic and, by far, the best Indian Fry Bread I've ever eaten. It's also very soft and easy to work with. It makes enough tacos for 12-15 people, but it's an easy recipe to halve.
Provided by Chef SuzyQ
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- YEAST MIXTURE: Mix the first 3 ingredients and let rest for 10 minutes.
- BATTER MIXTURE: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients except for the 12 cups of flour. Mix well.
- Add yeast mixture to batter.
- Add 12 cups of flour. Mix well. Dough does not have to be kneaded, but should be well-mixed and should rest for awhile. I've found that if you let it double in size, it's even softer and easier to work with.
- Form into small "pats," depending on the size you're looking for. Roll or stretch until thin (this dough really puffs up when fried). Fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Top with your favorite toppings. We top with hamburger, refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream. They're also WONDERFUL with honey butter.
- If you don't eat them all the first day, you can keep the dough in the fridge and fry it up in the next day or two. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 767, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 496.5, Carbohydrate 115.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 17.1, Protein 16.2
EASY FRY BREAD TACOS
My niece gave me this hearty recipe. It came from a Native American friend of hers in Eufaula, Oklahoma.-Robin Wells, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Allow dough to rise according to package directions. Meanwhile, for filling, cook beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, beans and water. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until the water is almost evaporated; set aside. , After dough rises, punch down. Divide dough into 12 equal balls. Using a small amount of flour, roll each ball into an 6-in. circle (dough will be thin). , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 1-in. oil to 350°. Gently place 1 dough circle into oil. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes, turning once. Drain tortillas on paper towels; keep warm. Top each tortilla with meat mixture, tomato, onion, lettuce, cheese and taco sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
Tips:
- Prepare the Yeast Fry Bread in Advance: Making the yeast fry bread dough can take some time, so it's best to prepare it a few hours or even a day before assembling the tacos. This will give the dough enough time to rise and develop its full flavor.
- Use Fresh Ingredients for the Toppings: The freshness of the toppings greatly contributes to the overall taste of the Indian tacos. Use fresh tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and cilantro for the salsa and toppings.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When frying the yeast fry bread, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the bread from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
- Be Generous with the Toppings: Indian tacos are all about layering on the toppings. Don't be shy with the taco meat, salsa, cheese, and other toppings. The more toppings, the better!
- Serve Immediately: Indian tacos are best enjoyed fresh and hot. Serve them immediately after assembling to ensure the crispy texture of the yeast fry bread and the melted cheese.
Conclusion:
Indian tacos are an exciting fusion of Native American and Mexican cuisine, offering a unique and delicious dining experience. With their crispy yeast fry bread base, flavorful taco fillings, and a variety of toppings, these tacos are a hit at parties, potlucks, or casual family dinners. Experiment with different fillings and toppings to create your own personalized Indian taco recipe. Enjoy this delightful combination of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your cravings for something different and delicious!
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