Mike'S Deer Tamales Recipe

Name: Mike'S Deer Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 2 lbs deer, burger; 6 ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed; 3 -4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo seasoning (or to taste); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3 tbs.bacon drippings (unless using bacon burger); 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups water; salt; tamale dough; 6 cups masa harina; 1 lb lard; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 6 cups warm chicken broth; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 (16 ounce) package corn husks, soaked in water for 2 hrs

Servings: persons

Filling
2 lbs deer, burger
6 ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed
3 -4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo seasoning (or to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tbs.bacon drippings (unless using bacon burger)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups water
salt
tamale dough
6 cups masa harina
1 lb lard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
6 cups warm chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (16 ounce) package corn husks, soaked in water for 2 hrs

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["1:in large skillet or dutch oven,brown venison in bacon drippings.Add sugar,garlic,tomatoe paste and spices.", "2:meanwhile soak ancho chiles in boiling water until soft.Add chipotle peppers.", "put anchos and chipotles with a small amount of reserved soaking liquid in food processor or blender and puree.", "3:Add pureed chiles and 6 cups water to meat mixture.", "4:cook until reduced by half.", "5:puree meat until smooth.Cook until all water is evaporated.Let meat cool.", "6:In large bowl beat lard with electric mixer until fluffy.", "7:In seperate bowl mix tamale mix with salt and baking powder.Add warm chicken broth and stir to combine.(Hands on works best).", "8:Add tamale mix to lard in batches and beat on high speed in between.Beat until spoonfull of mixture floats in glass of water.", "To assemble:", "1:Spread dough on corn husk and fill with about 1 tbs. of meat along middle line of dough.Roll husk to enclose filling inside dough.Fold and tie small end to seal.", "To cook:", "1:Place tamales on folded end in steamer.Tie bundles of 6 with twine to hold together.Steam for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.", """ENJOY""."]

1222

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 2 lbs deer, burger, 6 ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed, 3 -4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo seasoning (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Mike'S Deer 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.

Mike'S Deer Tamales

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