Navajo Tacos Recipe & Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States

Navajo Tacos Recipe

 However, let's take at these  traditional Arizona food that I hope most residents have enjoyed at least once.

INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS  -  10 UNITS US

·         Navajo Fry Bread

·         4 -5cups flour

·         3 ¹⁄₂teaspoons baking powder

·         1teaspoon salt

·         ¹⁄₂cup instant milk

·         2cups water

·         Filling

·         1 ¹⁄₂lbs ground beef

·         1onion, chopped

·         ³⁄₄teaspoon garlic salt

·         1can pinto beans

·         Suggested Toppings

·         grated cheese

·         salsa

·         lettuce

·         tomatoes

·         onion

·         sour cream

• green onion (whatever sounds good)

DIRECTIONS

1.      To make fry bread: Mix dry ingredients.

2.    Stir in water.

3.    Knead dough lightly; cover and let rest 15 minutes.

4.    Heat 1" vegetable oil in a 10" skillet.

5.     Pinch off dough in small amounts and pat dough into thin 8" circles.

6.    In the hot oil, quickly brown on both sides.

7.     Drain on paper towels.

8.    To make filling: Brown ground beef and onion, drain.

9.    Add beans and garlic salt.

10.                        Simmer 10- 15 minutes.

11.  To Serve: Spoon filling onto frybread.

12.Top with grated cheeses, salsa, lettuce, onion, or whatever sounds good.

Havasu Falls

HavasHavasupai is a waterfall of Havasu Creek, located in the Grand Canyon,Arizona, United States. It is within Havasupai tribal lands.Havasu Falls is located 1½ miles (2.4 km) from Supai. It is the more famous and most visited of the various falls along Havasu Creek. It consists of one main chute that drops over a 90-foot (27 m) to 100-foot (30 m) vertical cliff into a series of plunge pools. High calcium carbonate concentration in the water creates the vivid blue-green color and forms the natural travertine dams that occur in various places near the falls.

Due to the effects of flash floods, the appearance of Havasu Falls and its plunge pools has changed many timesPrior to the flood of 1910, water flowed in a near continuous sheet, and was known as Bridal Veil Falls. The notch through which water flows first appeared in 1910, and has changed several times since. Water currently flows as one stream. In the past, there were sometimes multiple streams, or a continuous flow over the edge.

There are many picnic tables on the opposite side of the creek, and it is easy to cross over by following the edges of the pools. It is possible to swim behind the falls and enter a small rock shelter behind it. However, drownings have occurred. A campground is located nearby. Visitors are required to reserve permits prior to their travel to the Havasupai Indian Reservation.

Here are the Trail Distances – One Way: 

Hualapai Hilltop Parking Lot to Supai Lodge………………………..…..8 miles / 13 kilometers
Supai Lodge to Havasupai Falls Campground…………………………..2 miles / 3 kilometers
Hualapai Hilltop Parking Lot to Havasupai Falls Campground………….10 miles / 16 kilometers
Havasupai Falls Campground to Mooney Falls………………………...0.5 miles / 0.8 kilometers
Mooney Falls to the Colorado River…………………….……………….8 miles / 13 kilometers

Havasupai Falls Arizona – Official Website – Contact and Planning Information

The Havasupai Tribe – Official Website
PO Box 10
Supai, Arizona 86435
(928) 448-2111 Phone
(928) 448-2551 FAX
http://www.havasupai-nsn.gov/index.html

Please contact the Havasupai Tourist Office for Entry and Camping Permits:
928-448-2121
928-448-2141
928-448-2180
E-mail: httourism0@havasupai-nsn.gov

Please contact the Havasupai Lodge for lodge reservations at:
928-448-2111
928-448-2101
E-mail: htlodge0@havasupai-nsn.gov.

Please be aware that Havasu Canyon is a fragile environment and is subject to flash floods. Some areas in the canyon are OFF-LIMITS to visitors due to continuing repair work or unstable ground condition. Immediate closure of the canyon is possible at any given time during your visit. Visitors to Havasu Canyon assume all risks while in the canyon and should come prepared.

Lodging and camping facilities are available. Please be advised that fees are subject to changes and is final only on arrival. The Havasupai Tourist Office and the Havasupai Lodge can make arrangement for packing mules service.