Easy Navajo Tacos

5 from 3 votes

These easy and delicious Navajo tacos are made with thick, soft fry bead then layered with tasty taco fixings. A delicious family-friendly meal that you can pile high with all of your favorite toppings!

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: native american

Keyword: indian fry bread, indian tacos, navajo fry bread, navajo tacos

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef Lean
1 Tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning or Packaged
1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
1 can Pillsbury Grand Original Biscuits 8 Biscuits
Oil for Frying I used vegetable oil

Topping options:

olives
sour cream
avocados
tomatoes
lettuce shredded
cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Open 1 can Pillsbury Grand Original Biscuits, and flatten each biscuit. Fry each biscuit in 1/4-inch of hot Oil for Frying over medium heat until golden brown, turning once. Drain biscuits on paper towels and keep warm.
In a medium skillet, brown 1 lb Ground Beef until no longer pink. Add 1 Tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning , 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes , and 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans . Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer.
Once ready to assemble, lay the fried biscuit on a plate and put 1/2 cup of meat mixture on top. Top with your favorite toppings like olives, sour cream, avocados , tomatoes, lettuce, and cheddar cheese.

Notes

Updated on October 1, 2023

Originally posted on September 2, 2013

Nutrition

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