Navajo Fry Bread

Navajo Fry Bread
Navajo Fry Bread requires approximately 35 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 19g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 498 calories. Head to the store and pick up shortening, bell pepper, chilies, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Mix dry ingredients; cut in shortening as for pastry.
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Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide into 12 balls; let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Roll each ball into 6-in. circle.
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Cut 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each circle.
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Heat 1 in. oil in Dutch oven to 400°. Slip each circle into oil; fry each side for 1 minute or until puffed and golden.
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Drain; serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice.
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To make taco, cook the beef, onion and seasonings over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans; cook 5 minutes.
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Place fry bread on a baking pan; spread each bread with 1/2 cup taco mixture.
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Sprinkle with cheese and chilies.
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Bake at 350° until cheese is melted.
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Serve with lettuce, tomato and salsa.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In35 m.
Servings12
Health Score24
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