Description
A delicious and fun meal where crispy fry bread meets flavorful taco fillings, perfect for building your own dinner bar.
Ingredients
Fry Bread Dough
- 2 cups all purpose flour (Use as needed for handling)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (Add gradually until the right consistency is reached)
- 1 tbsp oil or melted butter (Optional but enhances flavor)
Frying Oil
- 1.5 cups neutral oil (canola or vegetable) (For frying the fry bread)
Taco Meat
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup water (Splash for moistening the meat)
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 medium diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar or preferred)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa (Use preferred variety)
- 1 cup beans (Optional, can use pinto or black beans)
- 1/2 cup jalapenos, sliced (Optional for spice)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preparing the Fry Bread Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead gently to bring the dough together. It should be soft and slightly tacky.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes.
Cooking the Fry Bread
- Heat 1 to 1.5 inches of oil in a heavy pan over medium to medium-high heat.
- Divide the rested dough into 6-8 equal pieces and flatten each into a circle.
- Carefully fry each dough piece for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove fry bread and place on paper towel-lined plate, sprinkling with salt if desired.
Assembling the Tacos
- Place a piece of hot fry bread on a plate.
- Add warm taco meat first, followed by any additional toppings such as beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Finish with cold toppings like sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Notes
This meal works great for feeding a crowd, allowing everyone to personalize their tacos. You can vary toppings and fillings for different flavor experiences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Mexican