Superbowl Sunday Spicy Tamales Recipe

Name: Superbowl Sunday Spicy Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy Beef Filling:; 2-3 tbs olive oil; 1 large sweet onion chopped; 4 cloves of garlic minced; Ground Meat Mix (2 lbs 90% Sirlion/ 1 lb Pork); 1 can(14 oz) diced tomatoes (Delmonte); 2 red bell peppers diced; 3 jalapenos seeded and diced (don't touch your eyes they're hot!); 2 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp ground Chipolte Chili pepper; 1/3 can (6--7 oz ) Chipolte in Adobe sauce (careful these are toxically hot, but addicting!) Freeze in baggie what you don't use. They stay good frozen forever!; 1-2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground pepper; 1 cup pork or chicken broth; 1 cup red wine; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; Tamale Dough:; 1 large package of dried corn husks, soaked in warm water for 2 hours or overnight{ get ingredients from your local latin store; 6 cups Masa Harina Flour (latin store); 4 cups very hot water; about 2 cups lard (it's like Crisco probably in the same section) comes in a box (use about 2/3 of box); 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2 1/2 tsp salt; 2 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

Spicy Beef Filling:
2-3 tbs olive oil
1 large sweet onion chopped
4 cloves of garlic minced
Ground Meat Mix (2 lbs 90% Sirlion/ 1 lb Pork)
1 can(14 oz) diced tomatoes (Delmonte)
2 red bell peppers diced
3 jalapenos seeded and diced (don't touch your eyes they're hot!)
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp ground Chipolte Chili pepper
1/3 can (6--7 oz ) Chipolte in Adobe sauce (careful these are toxically hot, but addicting!) Freeze in baggie what you don't use. They stay good frozen forever!
1-2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1 cup pork or chicken broth
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Tamale Dough:
1 large package of dried corn husks, soaked in warm water for 2 hours or overnight{ get ingredients from your local latin store
6 cups Masa Harina Flour (latin store)
4 cups very hot water
about 2 cups lard (it's like Crisco probably in the same section) comes in a box (use about 2/3 of box)
3/4 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup Chopped cilantro

1
Meat:
2
Saute oil, onions, garlic in large dutch oven until soft. Add meat and slightly brown. Add tomatoes, peppers, spices, salt & pepper. Cook until well softened.
3
Add broth, wine, and cilantro. Simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly and place mixture in processor. Pulse a few times to uniform mix but don't puree. Place back in pan and simmer until liquid is no longer visible. Set aside to cool down. Can be make 2-3 days ahead. Freezes well.
4
Tamales:
5
In kitchen-aid mix flour with hot water on high for 5 minutes. Wrap in saran and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6
Return dough to mixer and add tbs of shortening at a time while running machine on low/med. Beat dough for 10 minutes. Whisk together stock, salt, and baking powder. Slowly drizzle into dough mix and beat on low/ medium for another 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
7
Add approximately 1/4 cup of dough to each corn husk. Press it into the middle using your fingers to indent a space for the meat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of meat filling spooned into it's center. Close up the tamale from the bottom and fold over the sides into the center. Tie at the top with torn corn husk strips.
8
Steam in covered large pot for 30 minutes. Serve with Crystal or Louisiana Hot sauce.

1350

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy Beef Filling:, 2-3 tbs olive oil, 1 large sweet onion chopped, 4 cloves of garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Superbowl Sunday Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Superbowl Sunday Spicy Tamales

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Variations & substitutions

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