Arizona Navajo Taco (Indian Taco)
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
Frybread
  • 1 (13.8 oz.) can classic pizza dough
  • Oil for frying, enough to be about an inch deep
Taco Filling
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef, turkey or chicken (I used 85% lean beef)
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 (10 oz.) can Ro*Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 tsp. each chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt
Toppings
  • Shredded cheese
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Diced red onion
  • Diced green onion
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Olives
  • Avocado/Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
Instructions
  1. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough and cut into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball then, using the palm of your hand, flatten out into a ¼ inch thick pancake, about a 5-6 inch wide circle. Repeat for each piece of dough. Set aside.
  2. Begin making the taco filling by heating the oil in a saute pan on medium heat. Add the meat and break it apart. When it's almost cooked all the way, use a potato masher to crumble it.
  3. Stir in the remaining taco ingredients and cover. Reduce heat to medium low.
  4. Now it's time to fry the dough. Heat oil in a pot with high walls or a cast iron skillet on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Pinch off a piece of the dough and place it in the oil. If it starts to bubble, the oil is ready.
  5. When the oil is ready, poke a hole in each piece of dough so it fries evenly. Place the dough in the oil and use a spatula to move it around so it doesn't stick to the bottom. You should fry about 2-3 minutes each side. Anything faster, and it may not cook all the way through, so adjust your heat accordingly.
  6. Placed the fried dough on a plate lined with a paper towel to dry and cool.
  7. Place the frybread on a plate and top with taco filling (drain the liquid) and garnish with your favorite toppings. Yum!
Recipe by The Spice Kit Recipes at https://www.thespicekitrecipes.com/arizona-navajo-indian-taco/