Navajo Tacos

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 12 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls, thawed and risen
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup picante sauce or salsa
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups canned pinto beans
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Sour cream, if desired

Instructions

1. Flatten each roll to a 6 inch circle.
2. Fry in vegetable oil at 375 degrees F until golden brown, turning over once (about 30 seconds).
3. Drain on paper towels.
4. Fry ground beef, drain off fat.
5. Add onion and fry until onions are clear.
6. Add salsa, minced garlic and beans; heat through. Do not over-cook.
7. Spoon desired amount over warm fried dough.
8. Top with grated cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and green onion.
9. If desired, add more salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition

Per 1 taco: Calories 299, Fat 12gm, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 535mg, Carbohydrate 36gm, Dietary Fiber 4gm, Sugar 5gm, Protein 14gm

Exchanges: 2 Bread, 1 Meat, 3 Fat

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Rhodes Bake-N-Serv