Indian Tacos

Written By Alex Washesky

Description:

As their name may suggest, Indian Tacos, also known as Navajo Tacos, are a fusion between Native American and Mexican cuisine. Despite having originated in the American Southwest, this dish is now widely popular throughout much of the Western United States.

Ingredients:

  • 1 piece of frybread (see recipe)

Meat

  • 1/4 lb ground beef (115 g)

  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (7 ml)

  • 1/2 tsp cumin (3 g)

  • 1/2 paprika (3 g)

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (3 g)

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (3 g)

  • 1/2 chili flakes (3 g)

  • Salt & pepper

Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce

  • Shredded cheddar cheese

  • Diced tomatoes

  • Canned pinto beans

  • Tabasco sauce

  • Sour cream

Preparation:

Heat a pan over medium high heat and add the ground bison, breaking it up with a spoon. Add the spices and season to taste with salt & pepper. To assemble, top the frybread with the bison, pinto beans, tabasco, cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

Notes:

  • To keep true with the local ingredients of the region, you could also use bison or other wild game meat as a substitute for the beef.

Alex Washesky
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