Navajo Tacos Recipes

BREAKFAST NAVAJO TACO

Steps:

• Prepare the Breakfast Potatoes according to the recipe below. While potatoes are cooking, prepare the Fry Bread according to the recipe below. In a medium pan, scramble the eggs and set them aside. Season the beef on each side with blackening spice. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the beef until it is cooked until a medium doneness. Add the Breakfast Potatoes, black beans, and roasted peppers to the pan with the beef and stir until combined and heated through.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the fry bread on a baking sheet, and top each piece with some of the beef mixture. Top each taco with the scrambled eggs, onion, salsa, and cheese. Put the tacos in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the potatoes into quarters and put them in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and mix until lightly covered. In a medium bowl, combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and chives and mix well. Pour the spice mix over the potatoes and mix well. Put the potatoes on a large baking sheet and bake until soft and browned, about 40 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together. Add the shortening little by little until small balls form. Add 1 cup of water and mix it well with your hands; then add the rest of the water and knead the dough well. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 6 balls and then shape each ball into a flat circle, about 6 inches across. Fill a large heavy saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of cooking oil and heat over medium-high heat; the oil should be at 350 degrees F before you begin frying. Fry the rounds in the oil, in batches, until golden brown. Place the fry bread on paper towels to soak up excess grease.

NAVAJO TACOS

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!

NAVAJO TACOS

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

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.