Shoshone Bannock Frybread with Meat
Shoshone Bannock Frybread with Meat is a hearty, traditional dish of the Shoshone and Bannock peoples, featuring a golden, deep-fried bread topped with seasoned ground beef. The frybread itself is typically made from a simple dough of flour, baking powder, salt, and water or milk, while the meat is often cooked with onions and basic spices. It is a staple of Native American cuisine, particularly in the Great Basin region of the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the fried bread and protein from the meat, providing a substantial amount of energy. A typical serving is calorie-dense, often ranging from 500 to 700 kcal, with significant fat content from the frying process and a good source of iron and B vitamins from the beef.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 620 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.0 mcg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 piece of frybread with 1/2 cup (120 g) seasoned ground beef · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Frybread has a complex cultural history, born from the necessity of using government-issued rations during forced relocations, making it a symbol of both resilience and historical hardship. Nutritionally, while it provides quick energy, it is often considered a 'survival food' rather than a balanced meal due to its high refined carbohydrate and fat content.
