Saturday, June 27, 2009

Navajo Tacos

Fry Bread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 T baking powder
1 cop milk
4 cups oil for frying, or as needed

Toppings
1 pound ground turkey
1 package taco seasoning
1 can pinto or kidney beads with liquid
1 cup shredded cheese
2 cups lettuce
1/2 cup salsa
sour cream
avocado

Directions
1. Combine beans and 2 T salsa in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until heated through. In a large skillet, over medium heat cook the meat with taco seasoning mix according to seasoning mix package directions. Cover and keep warm.

2. In a mixer stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and mix until the dough comes together. Add more flour as necessary to handle dough. Let dough rest for 5 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 365 degrees. Break off 3/4 cup sized pieces of dough and shame into round discs 1/4 inch thickness, making a thinner depressed area in the center. Fry bread in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, turning only once. Drain on paper towels.
4. Top fry bread with beans, ground turkey, ;lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and avocado. Spoon salsa over.