How To Make Navajo Tacos

In this video I will be showing how to make navajo tacos. I will show step by step how I go about making the dough and in this particular video I will be using a Kitchen Aid stand mixer, you don't necessarily need a mixer the old fashioned mixing by hand is good as well. Also I'll share my self taught way of preparing the beans that make navajo tacos come to fruition. So sit back relax and learn as I make a popular dish among Navajo People as well as many other Native American tribes.
Camera Guy - Bill Geyer

[@samotonivert8567]

Its great to see a man so young passing on the tradition . tradition is a lost art these days you make us elders proud to be what we are.

[@lupitamihita1261]

I taught all my kids how to make our native foods. It looks like your mama taught you well. Those tacos were perfect.

[@vickifrakes2761]

I nice seeing young men and women cooking like their ancestors did. Hats off to you.

[@cheshkat6321]

A friend just taught me to make Navajo fry bread yesterday. Looked up KZbin videos to see the different ways people make them. I knew, as it is basically a fried flatbread, there would be different techniques and ingredients. I like your video the best after watching a couple dozen. You speak clearly and now I am going to make a batch of fry bread completely on my own today. I think my neighbors will appreciate me sharing fresh fry bread two days in a row. Hope they will also like your ingredients because I am more likely to have them on hand.

[@KOKO-FLY]

I thought I was the only native guy to be making frybread...👍.. This is cool..

[@pottersjournal]

There are countless number of chefs and home maker chefs making countless number of food videos. Some don't even know their way around a kitchen but get tons of views. I really enjoy seeing real people who know what they are doing cooking real food. Great videos like this were once easy to find, sadly not so much anymore. Thanks, so glad to find this.

[@sabrinacrozier2800]

I am from the UK and love to watch other cultures and how they live their life. You are a credit to your family and culture. Lovely young man. Great cooking skills some young lady is going to be spoilt having a chef in the home.

[@frijolsmom]

Wow, very impressed with your cleanliness, teaching skills, personality, and your recipe. Went looking for more of your cooking videos; you should do more because you are very interesting. I felt like I was chilling with a longtime friend. Very good job. Please do more!!!

[@robind8149]

Thanks for sharing this! I’m going to be making these for my family soon! I live in Tucson, but it’s been way too long since I’ve had good fry bread!!! I’m very glad you use the mixer, because I have severe arthritis in my shoulders. Btw, not quite sure why so many are amazed with how clean your kitchen is... very commendable, but didn’t surprise me!😜🙏❤️

[@stjohnbaby]

Yes,so nice to see a young man cooking,good for you!

[@sonyaclawson1514]

I have to say young man, I am super impressed! Both of my grown boys are good cooks, but I know that young mean cooking like you just did is not a skill you find every day. Congratulations! Now I can't wait to try that frybread! God bless you.

[@mommam.6101]

I watched this quite a while back and I was so impressed. Someone mentioned your cleanliness and I agree. Every time I've gone to Arizona for a few weeks I've gained 10 lb because I love Navajo Tacos. But I've never been able to make them as good as the natives. It's all how you were raised. I was raised on Swedish meatballs and lutefisk. Lutefisk, in my opinion, is rotten fish. Thank goodness it was only served once a year. I have not carried on the tradition.

[@violetahernandez2463]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I really enjoy watching this video because you are so natural, simple steps and descomplicated.

[@Terri_MacKay]

I love learning new recipes from different cultures. I am a huge history buff, and one of the best ways to learn about the history of a culture is through their food. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@reaginmx]

thanks for sharing this recipe, that Looks really good, I would be remiss if I didn't commend you on the cleanliness and neatness of your kitchen, Your mother really taught you well, I have 2 sons and early on they learned to cook, clean,wash, iron etc. which I caught a lot of flax for, family and friends always said that's woman's work, I say they are survival skills because all guys don't get married or they marry ladies that can't or won't do those things. I know you've made you mom proud. Peace-N-Blessings dear.

[@guadalupeguedea6643]

Maxine Stokes I have 5 sons and all of them cook and clean. I told them that one they were going to fall in love, get married, and have kids, and giving birth is very painful. Your wife will need help with everything, especially if they have a c-section. And it’s part of bonding your family 💝 4 out of 5 did good 👍 then there’s that one that inherited the machismo gene 🤦‍♀️

[@ohioladybug7390]

You and the other lady commenting are amazing moms. That is how all children should be raised. I taught my daughter those things and how to change her oil and change a tire. Our kids need to learn to be self sufficient so that they marry for the right reasons, not because they need someone to take care of them. Gear job with your boys ladies.

[@marymarshall1554]

@@guadalupeguedea6643 ,.?.p,,p,,,!

[@kathleenrojas4427]

Good to see a young man cooking and doing it well..kudos to you💖

[@2jlock]

It's nice to see a young man making Navajo fry bread Great job

[@mountainguru529]

Thank you ! Glad to see such a young man following traditions !

[@rkwhite9868]

Good dough texture, excellent looking fry bread. Great Job! Thanks for the video!

[@silvrcolctr5954]

O for christ sake he’s cooking for himself not the public leave him alone great job chef

[@veronicahughes3045]

Been wanting to make. Thanks for sharing. Perfect recipe! 😋😋😋

[@patmurphy389]

Ya-ta-hey! It's good to see a young man who likes to cook!Thank you so much for that tutorial on how to make nav. frybread! I grew up in florida & we used Crisco for everything! Fried chicken, hushpuppies, minute steak, ect. Yeah, I know you can't get bluebird flour & you cannot get comino seeds/Gebhardt's either, at least not where I live at in Tennessee. We ate a lot of grits too, either w/fried fish or for breakfast. My favorite thing is Navaho tacos. (I get comino seeds from the Mexicano market in another town)

[@reginaornelas3033]

I am very impressed with you young man. I have three sons myself grown and they can cook as well and I am very proud of all of you!

[@Rezbone]

Awesome job! When I used to live alone I would go to Wendy’s and buy four large orders of the chili and throw down in the kitchen with me frybread lol! My single persons Navajo taco.

[@punipuk8507]

Ha, great idea. A commendable fast food substitute.

[@robbhunt4142]

Absolutely loved your video!!! Makes me very proud to see our people from different tribes sharing recipes of fry bread!!!

[@howdydo7320]

Wow. I needed a man like u when I was ur age to cook 4 me. I'm 74 & just made my 1st fry bread using navajo grandma instructions. I don't cook. My oldest daughter b came the family cook & my husband did the BBQing & potato salad. I was the youngest so I didn't do anything at home accept watch TV. Everybody took care of me so does my hubby. Enjoyed seeing a man do a fry bread video.

[@lynngunia1446]

I have watched 7-8 of these videos about fry bread. And yours by far is the BEST one 👍👍👍. Great recipe.

[@connieguzman8721]

I'm impressed. Such a young man and doing your own cooking. Looks delicious.

[@patmalone761]

Great directions! You are a true bread maker!

[@________________6579]

Wow ! I love your video ! You've made frybread making look so easy and your Navajo taco looks so delicious. This is the best video I've seen on frybread and Navajo taco instructions ! I must say , i admire your style of presentation and instructions ! Thank you ,

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

Great Tutorial! My nephew use to sing Country Music & he preformed at several of the Seminole Casino's. That's where I ate my very first "Fry Bread" & then I was addicted 😊!!! I absolutely love it 💝!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! You have the perfect personality for a cooking show! Hoping to see many more of your recipes 😊💝!!!

[@lolmynamenoway3783]

❤ I love a young man making comfort food like he was taught at home. You make your mom and or pop proud I'm sure. Thank you for sharing your time and skills; and for making me want some Navajo tacos right NOW ... hehe😊

[@angelicaa3039]

Those tacos look so good!☺

[@deckard97th]

Bravo, Midwest Navajo! Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe. You have a cool character, cool style, and cool kitchen. Your presentation is excellent, both relaxing and fun. Thanks again! Keep up the goodness. God bless you

[@reelgirl8544]

You slapped that dough like a *_boss!_* End product looked gorgeous; nice filming, too. Thanks for sharing!

[@ladywithclasscarpenter1143]

Proud of you man for keeping the tradition going of.😄👍

[@louisianacherokee5949]

I order my blue bird flour from amazon. This recipe looks good, I think I’m gonna make it 👍🏼

[@uberquellen]

It’s good to see a young man cook.

[@pamelawooten3251]

I love Navajo tacos! I live in Northeastern AZ and get them when we go to the swap meet. I actually learned how to make them...Great video and yours look soooo good!

[@bernieflores6350]

I never heard of Navajo tacos before! This the first I have heard of them! Looks good!

[@lorton1971]

I love using my kitchen aid to make tortilla and fry bread dough!! You can make it and make the bread right away! I use flour, baking powder, salt and olive oil & slowly add warm water to mix in kitchen aid...best modern way to make Navajo dough! If our grandmas had a mixer they’d be having loads of fun using a kitchen aid mixer! I know my grandma would of loved it!! Thanks for the video!! You’re awesome bread maker especially with clapping it out...I cheat by using a rolling pin! 🥰

[@Collection_Obsession]

Looks like a great recipe! I will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing! I just subbed your channel, looking forward to your next recipe.

[@scruffybehr]

Great video!!! Your fried bread looks delicious. Keep your traditions alive. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@karenbenavente1124]

Yummy 😋 I'm really hungry now Thank you for this yummy recipe 😋 I'd like a Navajo taco please 💗

[@teceyS3]

I love Navajo tacos- greetings from Southern Utah- I subscribed :)

[@robmullin1128]

I am going to try this! Good job! Looks delicious!

[@laurietijerina1411]

There's nothing wrong with men knowing how to cook, most men are great cooks. I love a man that knows how to cook! It's not just for women to know. Everyone should learn how, you can't eat going out all the time, it's very expensive. You did a wonderful job! 👍

[@ohioladybug7390]

You cook like you’ve been doing this your whole life - love how you measure lol. Your dough is perfect! I’m so impressed. I’m from Flagstaff Arizona and we ate these at the fair every year. These are now my husbands favorite. He is from Ohio and never heard of them.

[@richardherbst8081]

"Dough-nado" at 7:52! You did a great job with this!

[@orinyellowhair8278]

OMG ... U put the sexi into our Navajo frybread and Navajo taco :-) BTW ... Great demo video :-)

[@carolyn2bfree235]

I am from Ohio as well. I lived in California for many years. I will try this recipe we love this type of cuisine 💐☮️🌺

[@SunnyMajors]

Some of the most beautiful fry bread i have ever seen!

[@PJ-wu8wq]

Those look sooo good! Thank you for sharing the recipe and also kudos to you for such a spotless kitchen!

[@dynacologyst]

I would love to be invited to this dude's place for lunch. Beautiful Navajo taco!!!

[@janice2532]

I just got this kitchen aid for Christmas. only in the turquoise color. I LOVE THE PEACH COLOR!! I have not used it yet but after watching this today is my day.

[@sondramiller9104]

Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to make this for my family. It looks delicious. 😀

[@brendamendez9584]

I like how your cooking is simple and the dough came out nice...oh by the way nice and neat kitchen...

[@beckagore5312]

You did amazing! Can't wait to try it! Plus, your kitchen is super clean, and you should be really proud of your recipe & housekeeping! Thank you for sharing!

[@maryfeist8080]

So glad to see you using the mixer! Nice video and good filming!

[@bathingapes112]

I love how native Americans speak such proper english it’s like further confirmation that they’re more American than most Americans 😂👌🏽

[@daphnetruman]

Native Americans are as American as it gets. American as apple pie. It's the people from the inner city areas of large American cities for the most part that are not genuine Americans.

[@bathingapes112]

Steve Bashakus I agree with you. I’ve noticed! I love it

[@babymama4723]

OMG thank you ! ☺️😘

[@miriamhavard7621]

We're ALL Americans.

[@bathingapes112]

Miriam Havard Yes of course!

[@missjewells5063]

Those looked delicious! I’m part Navajo, and wish I learned how to make fry bread. But it’s not too late. Thank you for sharing your way.

[@lorton1971]

Get a kitchen aid mixer...that’s my go to to making fry-bread or tortillas now! Never to late...keep it simple and it takes practice but you eventually call out to the ancestors for guidance too. Lol! You can do it...it’s fun once you learn! 🥰

[@missjewells5063]

@@lorton1971 thank you 😊

[@wolfbentley7492]

I enjoyed this video. He spoke clearly. He told of other ways to do the fry bread. This is a very good video.

[@paulbalbin1334]

You did such a fine job on this video, keep up the good work and thanks Bill for the camera work.......

[@JVIOLAAC]

You are such an interesting young man I feel compelled to watch all of your videos. And I will try to make fry bread because your pinto beans look delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

[@danielax2350]

He looks so adorable making the tortillas. 💖

[@marybee4734]

Hello I really enjoyed seeing your video on Navajo taco I live in Arizona and I try making them but now I know or think I know how to make them thanks for sharing 👍😀🌻🐝

[@vlgrock8066]

Looks so easy and yummy !! Thank you for recipe. Can’t wait to make this😊😀

[@JanSparkles1]

Nizhoni yeeh to see younger generation cooking what they have been taught. Looks delish!! I subbed in hopes to see more videos of the life of an urban Native. 🖒

[@pamelajohnson2748]

You are such a clean cook and your kitchen is clean and cute.

[@jedgilbert1433]

This looks so delicious and I love his stories and details. What a great dish, I cant wait to share and make.

[@damianvaldez3493]

He is so cute!!!

[@midwestnavajo7833]

☺️ LOL shucks, Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it very much!

[@robbhunt4142]

Totally agree!!!

[@ritamulloy8668]

Looks delicious! 🌟

[@samuelvictory3091]

Oh yea native fry bread@!! The bomb!

[@shootemupportraits4008]

I am a little older and suffer from chronic pain due to arthritic bones so using a mixer could make this possible for me great tutorial thanks.

[@tng9794]

OMG that looks wonderful. Good job. And a clean cook.

[@estherjurado7351]

Aho! Amazingly done you make us indigenous people proud.

[@allycatspreparedlife5313]

You're such a clean cook.my kitchen would have been covered with greese,and flour.Good job!

[@jocelynrichmond7215]

Hahaha!! Mine, too!

[@carebear67street3]

Looks delish 😍 Very good job, Youngblood! 👆 Your parents taught you well...

[@wendy833]

You had me at Taco. I love Mexican food. You are a great teacher and I enjoyed watching you. Thanks for the lesson. I failed on my pinto beans.

[@kaidgardner2922]

those look so yummy. way to go showing the steps. you made it look easy.

[@boyglitter]

Great job! I love to see the younger generation carrying on tradition.

[@sheiliaw.4376]

I used to mean tacos for my kids. Still do for myself. Frybread is a plus.

[@kayjo61]

You are an excellent cook.

[@Banannna228]

I have watched so many fry bread videos and yours is def top 2! Hoping to make this successfully tonight! Thank you.

[@susanhouser3676]

Good tutorial. I will have to make this soon. Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bikeluversusie2522]

Awesomeness!! You are an amazing cook. Please do more videos. I will refer this to some guys I know. ✌💕

[@meaniebeavers1112]

You have taught this old lady how to make a new meal. Thanks for making it simple to follow. I had watched others making fry bread and it just looked to complicated to me. My kitchen aid is going to get a work out later today.

[@conniemartinez8669]

Nice simple and easy directions well explained. Love it ....

[@pamelajohnson2748]

Hi im new to your ch.never heard of Navajo tacos.im hald Native American African-American Irish Italian.im glad to 👀 see your ch.im glad its so diversity on here and seeing you make these tacos they look wonderful and you are an handsome young man.Keep up the good works.👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌

[@mssonyah09]

I didn’t know I was Navajo, but I use it fix that for my children all the time. My parents use to make fried bread and similar foods for us all the time. That looks so yummy. Thank You for sharing.

[@theozarkduke]

Love seeing young people cook makes me heart proud.

[@suenatewa7472]

You did a great job making the fry bread. Grandma must be so proud :D Looks so yummy. Thank You.

[@truthmatters5366]

Thank you for this video, I'm going to try it. I love your coordinated color accessories, very reminiscent of the red sandstone of Utah. I love the SW colors and enjoy them every day here in SW Utah.

[@shaunabanks5833]

Today I attempted my first frybread and let’s just say my great grandma wouldn’t approved, haha!! But you Native taco looks delicious!!

[@elbertlopez8355]

Waylon Lopez happy birthday 19th

[@lilmzkittens3354]

Keep practicing, it's the only way you'll perfect it!! Let your dough rest for 20 min or so.. 😋

[@lorton1971]

We all have been there with us learning to make frybread...my bread were shaped like shoes, hearts, clouds...but now they are circular shape thanks to my rolling pin.😂 now the kitchen aid is my go to to make dough...get one and you’ll be making bread in no time!

[@skynnies9501]

Good job my Navajo yaz...that's the way to start off with, proud of u...

[@brandonGCHACHU]

My kids want Navajo tacos for dinner...its the 4th of July. Thanks for the recipe! Im trying it tonight!! Wish me luck

[@TheGkeams]

Love that you used a kitchenaid. I think I'll try making some this weekend like yours. 😁💗

[@lorton1971]

You’re going love using the mixer...I made Navajo tacos in 3 hrs...used the pressures cooker or instant pot and the kitchen aid mixer...best Navajo taco meal my family had this last weekend!🥰

[@teemoore1738]

I saw a mixer and I needed to watch. Awesome video thank you!

[@DBRinDallas]

Wow, that looks delicious

[@jennyd1111]

You have such a sweet Spirit ☺️ thank you for sharing your recipe and method for making fry bread.

[@joselbazcom4221]

Thanks a lot midwest navajo, I was looking to learn a new recipe. This is perfect.