Fry Bread Tacos

Homemade fry bread topped with spicy pinto beans, taco- seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and Cheddar cheese for a tasty twist to an old favorite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 22 mins
• Total Time: 42 mins
• Calories: 808 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 pound ground beef
• oil for frying
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
• 0.5 cup picante sauce, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine beans and 2 tablespoons of picante sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Combine ground beef and taco seasoning mix in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Cover, and keep warm while you prepare the fry bread.

Step 3

Top fry bread with beans, ground beef, lettuce, and Cheddar cheese. Spoon picante sauce on top.

Step 4

To make the fry bread: Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in milk and mix until the dough comes together. Add more flour if necessary to be able to handle the dough.

Step 5

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, at least 5 minutes. Let dough rest for 5 minutes. Break off 3/4 cup sized pieces of dough, and shape into round discs 1/4 inch in thickness, making a thinner depressed area in the center.

Step 6

Heat 1 ½ inches oil in a large, deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry dough in the hot oil until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.