Mom’s Navajo Tacos and Indian Fry Bread

olive oil

yellow onion (, diced)

garlic finely minced

lean ground beef

chili powder

ground cumin

paprika

dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

petite diced tomatoes, drained (or sometimes I used an 8 oz can of tomato sauce instead)

diced green chilis

Salt and pepper (, to taste)

Navajo Fry Bread (, recipe follows)

Romaine or Iceberg lettuce (, chopped)

Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese ((I use a combo of both), grated)

Roma tomatoes (, diced)

sour cream

Optional toppings - sliced black olives (, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, salsa or hot sauce)

all-purpose flour

baking powder

rapid rise or active dry yeast

salt

warm milk ((110 degrees))

butter or shortening (, melted)

Vegetable oil (, for frying (sometimes I use half olive oil))