Indian Popovers
Indian Popovers
1 recipe Frybread dough (your favorite baking powder based recipe)
1 lb. Coarse ground beef
1 Jalapeno, chopped
1 Onion, minced
1 package Taco seasoning
1 can Green Enchilada Sauce
1/2 can water
1 can Pinto beans, drained
Cheddar &/or Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
Tomato(s), diced
Lettuce, shredded
Oil (for deep frying)
"Brown" the ground beef until done, then drain off the grease. Add the jalapeno, onion, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and 1/2 can of water. Cook this mixture according to the instructions on the taco seasoning package. Add the pinto beans and heat through. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Portion out the frybread dough so that you end up with 8" diameter circles of rolled dough 1/4-1/2" inch thick.
Spoon some of the meat mixture onto half a rolled out piece of dough, sprinkle with the shredded cheese (if desired), and fold the other half over to form a half-moon-shaped turnover. Seal the edges by crimping with the tines of a fork. Deep fry the popover as you would the fry bread (until golden brown). Drain on paper towels.
The meat and cheese will be nice and hot. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, more onions, and taco sauce (store bought) as desired. This is a favorite at all of our Oglala powwows!
| Liz Cornelius originally posted this recipe at http://www.bmcc.org, and it is reprinted here with her permission. She writes: |
| "I am glad you like our 'Oglala' version of Indian Tacos (popovers). They were very popular in Pine Ridge when I was there...by all means use it, good luck! Toksha ye, Liz Cornelius" |
| Liz also says the reason for the baking powder-based frybread dough is because it's "Less labor, less tough." |
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