Favorite Fry Bread Tacos

These Indian tacos with homemade fry bread topped with ground beef chili, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes are an authentic Native American favorite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 696 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
• 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; stir in water until a slightly sticky dough forms. Set aside to rest while oil preheats.

Step 3

Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a round disc the size of your palm.

Step 4

Fry dough discs, one at a time, in hot oil until bottoms are browned, about 2 minutes; flip with tongs and cook until browned on the other side, about 1 minute more. Drain fry bread on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 5

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in kidney beans and chili seasoning; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Place each fry bread on a plate; top each with a portion of chili mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.