Oklahoma Indian Tacos

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We used to get these Indian tacos at county fairs in Oklahoma when I was growing up! They're so good with a delicious chili mixture served on top of out-of-this-world fried bread and trimmed with all your favorite taco trimmings, like shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, black olives, and salsa.

Indian Tacos topped with tomato, iceberg lettuce, and cheese
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • ¼ onion, chopped

  • 1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

  • ½ (1.25 ounce) package spicy chili seasoning mix

  • 2 cups self-rising flour

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

  2. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease.

  3. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chili seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Continue simmering while finish remaining steps.

  4. Combine self-rising flour and buttermilk in a bowl (dough will be very sticky). Scoop about 1/4 cup dough; gently pat into a 5-inch circle on a well-floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.

  5. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

  6. Fry 1 dough circle until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Fry bread will expand in size as it cooks. Drain on paper towels; place on a baking sheet. Transfer to the oven to keep warm while fry remaining dough pieces.

  7. Top fried bread with ground beef mixture; serve.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

70 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

588 Calories
26g Fat
49g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 588
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1569mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 256mg 20%
Iron 7mg 41%
Potassium 572mg 12%

* 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.

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