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Navajo Taco Recipe

Crispy Navajo Taco Recipe: A Family Favorite to Savor

This Navajo Taco Recipe features crispy fry bread and customizable toppings, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fry Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour opt for gluten-free flour for an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder no substitutes needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt crucial for enhancing flavor
  • 3/4 cup hot water helps the flour fully hydrate
  • 1-2 inches vegetable oil for frying
For Toppings (optional)
  • chili beans packed with flavor
  • taco meat use ground turkey or plant-based options
  • lettuce adds crunch and color
  • tomato fresh and juicy
  • avocado creamy and rich
  • olives adds a briny kick

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Large skillet
  • slotted spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Homemade Navajo Taco Recipe
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed.
  2. Gradually pour in hot water, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Cover and let rest for about 10 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
  4. Divide dough into golf ball-sized portions and roll each into a flat circle about 6-7 inches wide.
  5. Fry each circle for approximately 20 seconds on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Assemble tacos with warm chili beans or taco meat and top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, or olives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve fry bread immediately for the best texture. Monitor the oil temperature while frying.

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