Hot Tamales

Name: Hot Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 cups self-rising cornmeal; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt

Eats Now Editorial Team · 583 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Hot Tamales – a delicious recipe with ground beef, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic salt, ground cumin. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

1
Combine the first 8 ingredients together, gradually adding in water.
2
In a large pot, bring the tomato juice, sauce, water, sugar and salt to a boil.
3
Form the tamale mixture into walnut-size balls and drop into boiling juice.
4
Boil softly for 30 minutes.
5
NOTE: The longer this cooks the more flavorful it becomes.

583

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 2 cups self-rising cornmeal, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Hot Tamales falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
583 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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