Red Chile Tamales Recipe

Name: Red Chile Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs masa harina flour; 1 lb lard; 1 ounce salt; 1 ounce baking powder; 1/4 lb red chile (hot or mild); 1/2 gallon hot water; 4 lbs beef roast; salt and pepper; garlic; corn husk, soak in water until soft, drained and wiped dry

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs masa harina flour
1 lb lard
1 ounce salt
1 ounce baking powder
1/4 lb red chile (hot or mild)
1/2 gallon hot water
4 lbs beef roast
salt and pepper
garlic
corn husk, soak in water until soft, drained and wiped dry

1
In a mixer or by hand, combine masa, lard, salt and baking powder until well blended.
2
Deseed the chile pods, then soak the pods in hot water until soft.
3
Puree the soft chile pods.
4
Boil roast with salt, pepper and garlic until beef is cooked through.
5
Remove beef; shred.
6
Reserve the beef broth.
7
Mix red chile puree with shredded beef.
8
Add reserved beef broth until moist.
9
Spread masa in a corn husk.
10
Place about 1 1/2 ounces beef in the center of the masa.
11
Fold over sides of tamale, then wrap tamale in wax paper.
12
Place tamales in steamer pot, cover and cook 45 minutes or until the tamales are firm.

2173

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

Carbs

146

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs masa harina flour, 1 lb lard, 1 ounce salt, 1 ounce baking powder, and more.

Yes, Red Chile 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.

Red Chile Tamales

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