Fry Bread Tacos II Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Fry Bread Tacos II Recipe). A yummy twist to an old favorite. The fry bread makes the difference. It's a popular request at my house. I do up everything but the fry bread in advance, and just heat up before serving. You can also top with other of your favorite taco toppings, such as onion, sour cream, or guacamole. Leftover fry bread can be used as dessert - coat it with cinnamon and sugar, and drizzle with honey.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 22 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 47 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fry Bread Tacos II Recipe

Ingredients

1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans

with liquid

½ cup picante sauce

divided

1 pound ground beef

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

2 cups all-purpose flour

or more as needed

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

oil for frying

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Main Dish

Directions

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

In a medium bowl stir together the flour baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and mix until the dough comes together. Add more flour if necessary to be able to handle the dough.

Step 4

On a floured surface knead the dough until smooth at least 5 minutes. Let the 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 5

Heat 1 1/2 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.

Step 6

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

Nutritional Information

Fry Bread Tacos II Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 808.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.4g 81%

Carbohydrates: 76.7g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 7.2g 29%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 36.5g 56%

Saturated Fat: 13.6g 68%

Cholesterol: 103.4mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 662.2IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.4mg 126%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 203.5mcg 51%

Calcium: 490.3mg 49%

Iron: 7mg 39%

Magnesium: 76.1mg 27%

Potassium: 726.1mg 20%

Sodium: 2254.8mg 90%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 67%

Calories From Fat: 328.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.