This dish is also incredibly customizable. While seasoned ground beef is classic, you can easily substitute shredded chicken, beans, or even a vegetarian chile mixture. Toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream add freshness and creaminess, while the green chile ties everything together with its signature Southwestern flavor. In New Mexico kitchens, green chile is more than an ingredient, it’s a tradition, and it brings authenticity to this dish.
Navajo Tacos with Green Chile are perfect for feeding a crowd or for a special family dinner when you want something satisfying and memorable. They’re messy, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. One bite gives you crisp bread, savory meat, creamy toppings, and that iconic green chile heat that keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Fry Bread
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
Oil for frying
Green Chile Beef
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups roasted New Mexico green chile, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Toppings
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream
Instructions
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead lightly, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide dough into balls and flatten into discs. Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess grease. Stir in green chile, salt, pepper, and cumin. Simmer for 10 minutes until heated through.
To assemble, place fry bread on a plate, spoon green chile beef over the top, and finish with desired toppings. Serve warm.