Hot Tamales Recipe

Name: Hot Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. ground beef; 2 tsp. red pepper; 5 tsp. salt; 3 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 4 medium onions (put in blender with one 8 oz. tomato sauce); 1/2 c. water; 1/2 c. corn meal (yellow); 4 oz. chili powder; corn meal; tamale papers

Servings: persons

3 lb. ground beef
2 tsp. red pepper
5 tsp. salt
3 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
4 medium onions (put in blender with one 8 oz. tomato sauce)
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. corn meal (yellow)
4 oz. chili powder
corn meal
tamale papers

1
Put all ingredients except 1 can tomato sauce, 2 ounces chili powder and corn meal in roasting pan and mix well by hand.
2
Take about 1 tablespoon at a time.
3
Roll in corn meal and wrap in papers especially for tamales.
4
Wet papers first so they won't be so stiff.
5
Put all the tamales in a turkey pan, layering in opposite directions.
6
Boil about 5 quarts of water and add 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce and 2 ounces chili powder.
7
Pour over tamales and simmer 2 hours with cover on.
8
Put the turkey pan across 2 burners on top of stove.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. ground beef, 2 tsp. red pepper, 5 tsp. salt, 3 tsp. garlic powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

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