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Delicious Navajo Tacos topped with New Mexico green chile

Navajo Tacos with New Mexico Green Chile

Delicious Navajo tacos featuring crispy fry bread, flavorful ground beef, spicy New Mexico green chile, and fresh toppings, perfect for gatherings and customizable for various tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fry Bread
  • 4 pieces fry bread rounds (store-bought or homemade) Use store-bought for quicker preparation or make from scratch.
Meat and Chile
  • 1 lb ground beef Cooked until browned.
  • 1 cup New Mexico green chile (chopped or sauce) Adjust the spice level as desired.
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or pepper jack works well.
  • Lettuce (shredded) For freshness.
  • Tomatoes (diced) Add your preferred amount.
  • Onions (chopped) To taste.
  • Sour cream For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the fry bread according to package instructions or make from scratch.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
  3. Drain excess fat and add chopped New Mexico green chile to the cooked beef, stirring to combine.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the tacos by placing a fry bread round on a plate.
  2. Top with the beef and chile mixture, followed by shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve Navajo Tacos hot and fresh, allowing everyone to add their own toppings. Extra sour cream and diced veggies can be served on the side. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the fridge to maintain freshness. For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with black beans or lentils.