Easy Indian Fry Bread Tacos
Golden, puffy fry bread topped with zesty beef, beans, and fresh fixings. A crowd-pleasing weeknight taco twist.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.25 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water add just enough to make a soft dough
- 3 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed canned
- 4 oz diced green chiles mild or hot
- 0.5 cup water for simmering the filling
- 2 cup shredded lettuce for topping
- 1 cup diced tomatoes for topping
- 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
- 0.75 cup sour cream for serving
- 0.75 cup salsa for serving
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice to finish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Stir in warm water until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and rest 15 minutes while you prep the toppings.
- Brown ground beef with onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in garlic and taco seasoning; cook 1 minute. Add beans, green chiles, and water; simmer until thick, 5–7 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to about 350°F.
- Divide dough into 6 balls. Pat each into a 6–7 inch round, about 1/4 inch thick; poke a small hole in the center.
- Fry rounds in hot oil, 60–90 seconds per side, until puffed and deep golden. Drain on a rack or paper towels.
- Spoon warm beef-bean mixture over fry bread. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
- Finish with a splash of lime juice and serve immediately.
Notes
Try a smoky twist: swap cheddar for pepper jack and add a pinch of smoked paprika to the beef. For a quicker family night, fry the bread in batches and hold in a warm oven (200°F) on a wire rack for up to 20 minutes. Leftover bread reheats well in a dry skillet over medium heat.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Indian Fry Bread Tacos flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.