Tewa Tacos (Aka- Indian Tacos)
Serves: 2
Terence Turner
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
50
Sweetness
40
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
680 g
Ground Beef450 g
Cheddar Cheese (grated)2 cups
All-Purpose Flour (unsifted)1 cup
Milk Solids (dry)1 tsp
SaltDirections:
1
Brown the ground beef in a saute pan
2
Divide equally onto 6 Fry Bread rounds
3
Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions
4
Great served with salsa and green chile! Combine the flour, dry milk solids, baking powder and salt, and sift them into a deep bowl
5
Add the lard bits and, with your fingertips, rub the flour and fat together until the mixture resembles flakes of coarse meal
6
Pour in the water and toss the ingredients together until the dough can be gathered into a ball
7
Drape the bowl with a kitchen towel and then let the dough sit at room temperature for about 2 hours
8
After sitting, tear the dough into 6 equal pieces
9
Then, on a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a circle about 4 inches in diameter and 1/4-inch thick
10
With a small knife, cut 2 (4 to 5-inch) long parallel slits completely through the dough, down the center of each rolled piece, spacing the slits about 1-inch apart
11
In a heavy, 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt the remaining pound of lard over moderate heat until it is very hot but not smoking
12
The melted fat should be about 1-inch deep, add more lard if necessary
13
Fry the rolled dough, 1 at a time, for about 2 minutes on each side, turning them once with tongs
14
The bread will puff slightly and become crisp and brown
15
Drain the Navajo fry bread on paper towels and serve warm