Made with corn, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, milk, sour cream, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Recipes from the Navajo Tribe
This is a small collection of recipes attributed to the Navajo Indian tribe. While they did plenty of hunting, corn was a hugely important part of their diet. They also are known for their fry bread.
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Navajo Corn Cakes
Green Chile Fire Paste
Spice up all varieties of foods with this paste of jalapenos, serranos, garlic, and vinegar.
Time: under 30 minutes
Navajo Green Chili
Made with dried, ground Mexican oregano, pork shoulder, stewed tomatoes, bacon grease, tomato paste, flour, water, onions, salt, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Navajo Beef & Chile Stew
Made with ground red pepper, salt, cumin, beef stew meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Navajo Taco
Made with green chiles, tomatoes, meat, onions, corn oil, fry bread, lettuce, Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes