Tewa Tacos Aka Indian Tacos Recipes

TEWA TACO

Steps:

• Saute the ground beef, stewed tomatoes and half of the onions in a skillet until the meat is cooked through.
• Layer the cooked beef mixture, lettuce, the remaining onions, diced tomatoes, chile sauce and cheese on the Frybread, evenly distributing them or determining your proportions to taste.
• Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the lard and mix for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add 2 cups water and continue mixing until combined.
• Form the dough into 6 separate balls, then let them rest in a warm place for about 1 hour.
• Roll the dough flat or form them by hand into flat circles, 10 inches in diameter.
• Heat a pot of lard to its smoking point. One at a time, drop each piece of dough into the lard and fry for about 4 seconds per side, until golden brown, turning at least four times during cooking.

MIGAS TACO

Steps:

• Put the soft tortilla in a skillet over low to medium heat to warm throughout the process. Mix the chips, jalapenos, tomatoes, and onions and saute over medium heat until the onions are mostly translucent (don't let the chips burn). On the other side of the skillet, add the cheese and heat until melted, while cooking the rest of the dish. Add the egg to the vegetables, scramble together and heat until the egg is cooked. Scoop off the egg mixture and place on top of the cheese. Take off the cheese and egg and place on the warmed soft tortilla. Top with salsa, if desired.

INDIAN TACO

Steps:

• Brown the beef in saute pan over medium-high heat. Add taco seasoning, to taste. Add refried beans. Mix well and set aside.
• For the Frybread: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and powdered milk. Add lard or margarine and mix. Add water to make dough soft. Refrigerate until use. Dough will keep several days.
• In a heavy skillet, heat 3/4-inch of oil to 375 degrees F.
• Pat or roll out dough into about 6 (1/4 to 3/8-inch thick) rounds. Slide into hot oil. Puncture once or twice. Fry until golden brown. Flip the dough over and fry other side to golden brown. Take out and drain on paper towels.
• Spoon some meat onto hot bread and top with your choice of the following: cheese, tomatoes, onions, green chiles, olives, salsa, and sour cream.