Indian Tacos Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Indian Tacos are made with unique Indian Fry Bread and are filled with ground beef, beans, cheese, and other fixings you know and love!

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Native American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 461kcal

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add the milk and stir together using a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together.
Flour your work surface and knead the dough about 10 times, or until the flour is completely incorporated. Allow resting for 10 minutes.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of an iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed pot and heat the oil to 350° F. Separate the dough into 4-5 equal pieces and roll each into a ¼ to ½-inch thick disc.
Working with one at a time, place the dough into the hot oil and allow to fry until golden brown. Flip halfway through to fry the other side. Once finished, let each fry bread cool on a paper towel-lined plate.

Brown the ground beef in a separate skillet, being sure to break it apart into small pieces as it browns.
Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, then add the chili beans to the skillet and toss to mix. Allow to cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until the beans are warm.
Place one fry bread on a plate and spoon the ground beef and chili beans mixture on top. Add the shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and any other toppings you like. Repeat with each fry bread and serve!

Switch up the fillings. Feel free to get creative with your fillings! Ground beef, chicken, or turkey works well, and so do carnitas or pulled pork!
Turn this Indian tacos recipe into nachos. Place several pieces of fry bread on a platter, add your toppings, then place some cheese on top. Pop it in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes for nachos à la Indian tacos style.
Make extra fry bread for dessert. You can add a bit of sugar and cinnamon on top for an easy (and tasty) dessert!

Make-ahead instructions: You can make the fry bread up to 2 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature. When you’re ready to serve, heat them up (wrapped in foil) in the oven at 350° F for about 15 minutes.
Freezing instructions: Indian fry bread freezes nicely. After you’ve made a batch, remove any excess oil and place them in a freezer-safe bag inside your freezer. It will keep for 3-4 months. Allow to thaw overnight, then reheat as instructed above.
Storage instructions: The fry bread can be kept at room temperature and wrapped in plastic. Place any leftover ground beef and chili beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.