Description
Golden crispy fry bread topped with seasoned ground beef, pinto beans, fresh toppings, and melted cheese. A fusion of Native American comfort food and taco night, perfect for family dinners or Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
- Fry Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Beef Topping:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup warm water
- Pinto Beans (Optional):
- 2 cans (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Toppings:
- Crisp lettuce, chopped
- Red tomatoes, diced
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the warm water, stirring until a soft dough forms. Cover with a towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and warm water, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- For the beans (if using), heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained beans along with cumin, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Cook on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Divide the rested dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a round about ½ inch thick. Fry each piece for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble by placing each warm fry bread on a plate and topping with lettuce, seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, skip the ground beef and add extra pinto beans or other veggies as toppings.
- Fry bread can be served as a side with other meals or used as a base for various toppings.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion, Native American, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
