How we make Indian Tacos

As with most dishes, there are regional differences in the way Indian Tacos are made, too. My mother, Waltena, and her friend Nancy 'discovered' Indian Tacos in Dineh country back in the 1970's, and imported the idea to Oklahoma. An Indian Taco is a larger, flatter piece of Fry Bread with various toppings, and pleases most every palate.

From the bottom up, an Indian Taco is fry bread, seasoned beef and beans, lettuce, cheese, and a tomato based topping. Any good chili recipe will work on an Indian Taco, although most traditional recipes call for some variation of beef, beans, and chili seasoning. Some think 'sharp' cheddar cheese works better than mild; plain tomatoes or salsa goes on top.

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