Mom's Navajo Tacos and Indian Fry Bread

cookingclassy.com

Rodney Dowling

1 Tbsp olive oil

¾ cup yellow onion , diced

2 cloves garlic finely minced

1 lb lean ground beef

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp paprika

1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained (or sometimes I used an 8 oz can of tomato sauce instead)

1 (4 oz) can diced green chilis

Salt and pepper , to taste

subheading: For serving:

Romaine or Iceberg lettuce, chopped

Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (I use a combo of both), grated

Roma tomatoes, diced

Sour cream

Sliced black olives and chopped cilantro (optional)

subheading: Navajo Fry Bread:

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp rapid rise or active dry yeast

½ tsp salt

1 cup warm milk (110 degrees)

1 Tbsp butter or shortening , melted

Vegetable oil , for frying (sometimes I use half olive oil)

Directions at cookingclassy.com

Never lose a recipe again, not even if the original website goes away! Use the Copy Me That button to create your own complete copy of any recipe that you find online. Learn more! It's free!

Page footer