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Navajo Tacos Indian Bread: Classic Frybread Tacos Recipe

Navajo Frybread Tacos

Elina nivas
Crispy golden frybread topped with seasoned ground turkey, fresh veggies, and pantry-friendly toppings for a hearty communal meal.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Navajo / Native American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • Vegetable shortening or neutral oil (for frying)
  • 1 pound cooked ground turkey or beef (seasoned with chili powder and cumin)
  • Fresh lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Grated cheese
  • Homemade or store-bought salsa (non-alcoholic)
  • Sour cream (halal-friendly variant)

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, water, and optional salt in a bowl to form shaggy dough
  • Rest dough 30 minutes
  • Roll dough into 6-8 thickness circles
  • Heat shortening in skillet to 375°F (190°C)
  • Fry dough ~45 seconds per side until blistered and puffed
  • Top with cooked meat mixture
  • Add sauce and toppings before serving warm

Notes

Add extra water if dough is too dry
Fry in batches to avoid crowding
Use halal turkey as lean protein option
Sprinkle salt on fresh fried frybread for extra flavor

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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