Fry Bread Tacos
Description
Homemade fry bread topped with spicy pinto beans, taco- seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and Cheddar cheese for a tasty twist to an old favorite.
Ingredients
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
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1/2 cup picante sauce, divided
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1 pound ground beef
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1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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oil for frying
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2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Combine beans and 2 tablespoons of picante sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Top fry bread with beans, ground beef, lettuce, and Cheddar cheese. Spoon picante sauce on top.