Lazy Cook Tamales(An Original Recipe) Recipe

Name: Lazy Cook Tamales(An Original Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stewing chicken, stewed until tender; 3 c. chicken broth; 2 c. tomato puree or 1 can tomato paste or sauce; 1 1/2 c. broth or juice; 1 Tbsp. each: chili powder, chili pepper, Spanish seasoning, cumin and ground coriander; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. flour; 2 c. masa harina (tortilla flour); 2 c. hot broth with fat (reserved); 1 tsp. salt; 1 can drained olives

Servings: persons

1 stewing chicken, stewed until tender
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. tomato puree or 1 can tomato paste or sauce
1 1/2 c. broth or juice
1 Tbsp. each: chili powder, chili pepper, Spanish seasoning, cumin and ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. flour
2 c. masa harina (tortilla flour)
2 c. hot broth with fat (reserved)
1 tsp. salt
1 can drained olives

1
Stew the chicken until tender.
2
Remove meat from bones; cut into bite size pieces and set aside.
3
(You will need a quart and half of chicken broth.)
4
Pour the fat with broth into a 2-cup measure and reserve (this should be about half or less fat). Simmer together for 20 minutes or more 2 cups chicken broth, the tomato puree, 1 1/2 cups broth or juice and the seasonings.
5
After simmering period, mix together the flour with enough broth to make a smooth paste.
6
Stir into sauce, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and slightly thick.
7
Remove from heat.

537

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stewing chicken, stewed until tender, 3 c. chicken broth, 2 c. tomato puree or 1 can tomato paste or sauce, 1 1/2 c. broth or juice, and more.

Yes, Lazy Cook Tamales(An Original Recipe) 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.

Lazy Cook Tamales(An Original Recipe)

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