Hot Tamales Recipe

Name: Hot Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion; 7 cloves garlic; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. red pepper (very hot, add 2 tsp.); 4 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 c. water; 8 oz. tomato sauce; 2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. corn meal; 2 c. meal; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. red pepper; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 4 to 5 c. chicken broth; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. salt; 8 oz. tomato sauce

Servings: persons

1 onion
7 cloves garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. red pepper (very hot, add 2 tsp.)
4 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 c. water
8 oz. tomato sauce
2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. corn meal
2 c. meal
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
4 to 5 c. chicken broth
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
8 oz. tomato sauce

1
Mix the first 9 ingredients in a food processor.
2
Pour over ground beef and corn meal.
3
Mix well and shape into the size of link sausage.
4
Roll in meal mixture made with meal, salt, pepper and cumin.
5
Put on coffee filter.
6
Sprinkle about 1 1/2 teaspoons meal mixture over tamale.
7
Roll tightly in filters.
8
Pack tightly in a large pot with a rack in the bottom.
9
Place tamales open side down.
10
Weigh down with a plate.
11
Pour into pot the remaining ingredients.
12
Simmer 1 hour.
13
Remove from broth; drain well. Allow time for tamales to firm up before serving.

820

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, 7 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. black pepper, 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.

Hot Tamales

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