Hot Tamales Recipe

Name: Hot Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Corn Husks; 3/4 C masa or corn meal; 1 C boiling water; 1 C cooked meat; 1/2 small onion; 1/2 small cerrano pepper; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 C meat broth; 1 clove; 1/2 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; cornstarch, if needed

Servings: persons

Corn Husks
3/4 C masa or corn meal
1 C boiling water
1 C cooked meat
1/2 small onion
1/2 small cerrano pepper
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 C meat broth
1 clove
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
cornstarch, if needed

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["Soak the husks in warm water.", "Add boiling water to salt and corn meal to make a thick paste and cook at least 10 minutes, stirring constantly.", "Cut the meat, onions and pepper into small pieces or grind them.", "Add seasonings and broth and let simmer for a few minutes.", "If the mixtures is watery, thicken with a little cornstarch.", "Spread out two large corn husks.", "Cover the center part of each with a 1/4"" layer of corn meal paste.", "Place two Tbsp of meat mixture in center.", "Roll with husks on outside and tie lightly at the ends, using narrow strips of cooked husks.", "Steam for one hour."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Corn Husks, 3/4 C masa or corn meal, 1 C boiling water, 1 C cooked meat, 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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