Gramdma Ruth's Hot Tamales Recipe

Name: Gramdma Ruth's Hot Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef; 2 ounces chili powder; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ½ cup water; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons red cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

3 lbs ground beef
2 ounces chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons red cayenne pepper

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Note: 1 tsp red cayene pepper for milder tamales.
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Take 2 spoons of meat mixture.
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Roll oblong (weenie style) in salted cornmeal.
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Use cookie sheet.
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Seperate corn husk and soak in water.
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Take tamale and wrap tightly in husk.
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One end open the other folded.
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Tie in bundles of six.
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Place open end up.
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and place in a large pot.
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Pour boiling water over tamales.
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Bring to a boil & steam 2 hours.
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Can be frozen or canned.
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Re-heat in water or microwave.

884

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs ground beef, 2 ounces chili powder, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, ½ cup water, and more.

Yes, Gramdma Ruth's Hot Tamales falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gramdma Ruth's Hot Tamales

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