Navajo Fry Bread with Smoked Brisket & Hatch Green Chile

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Navajo Fry Bread with Smoked Brisket & Hatch Green Chile

Navajo Fry Bread with Smoked Brisket & Hatch Green Chile 🥖🥩🌶️🔥✨

Golden, crispy fry bread layered with smoky brisket and roasted Hatch green chile. A bold Southwestern-inspired dish perfect for cookouts or hearty dinners.

Ingredients 🛒

For Fry Bread (6 rounds)

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¾–1 cup (180–240 ml) warm water
  • 2 tbsp melted shortening or neutral oil (optional, for tenderness)
  • Neutral oil for frying (~3–4 cups)

For Smoked Brisket

  • 1½ lb leftover smoked brisket, sliced (quick version)
  • or 3–4 lb brisket flat, trimmed to ¼″ fat (from scratch)
  • Rub: 2 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp coarse black pepper, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika

For Topping

  • 1 cup roasted Hatch green chile, chopped
  • Optional: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions 👩‍🍳

  1. Make fry bread: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add warm water gradually until dough forms. Knead lightly, cover, and rest 30 minutes. Divide into 6 balls, flatten into rounds. Fry in hot oil until golden and puffed. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Prepare brisket: For quick version, reheat sliced smoked brisket. For scratch version, rub brisket with seasoning and smoke low & slow (225°F / 107°C) until tender, ~6–8 hours. Slice thin.
  3. Assemble: Place fry bread on plate. Top with brisket slices and roasted Hatch chile. Add cheese or sour cream if desired.
  4. Serve: Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy warm as a hearty main dish.

Tips 🌟

  • Extra smoky: Add liquid smoke or chipotle powder to brisket rub.
  • Variation: Use pulled pork or chicken instead of brisket.
  • Serving idea: Pair with beans, salsa, or a fresh salad.

Details

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes (plus brisket smoking if from scratch)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes (fry bread) / 6–8 hours (brisket from scratch)
  • Total Time: ~1 hour (with leftover brisket)
  • Servings: 6

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Navajo Fry Bread with Smoked Brisket & Hatch Chile—crispy, smoky, and unforgettable 🥖🥩🌶️🔥✨”

  • Comment prompt: “Would you top it with cheese or keep it simple?”
  • Rotating closers: “Save for your next cookout.” • “Tag a friend who loves Southwestern flavors.” • “Simple steps, bold comfort.”

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