Tamale Bites Recipe

Name: Tamale Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups corn flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/3 cups beef stock; 2/3 cup vegetable shortening, melted; 1 lb cooked shredded beef (or pork or chicken); 2 teaspoons corn flour; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave; 1 -2 canned chipotle pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup sour cream (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; water; salt and pepper; crumbled queso fresco (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 cups corn flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/3 cups beef stock
2/3 cup vegetable shortening, melted
1 lb cooked shredded beef (or pork or chicken)
2 teaspoons corn flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 -2 canned chipotle pepper, chopped
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
water
salt and pepper
crumbled queso fresco (to garnish)

1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded meat, and following seven ingredients. Stir well and add 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and lower heat to simmer. Simmer until all the liquid in rendered out--approximately 10 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Meanwhile, Mix 2 cups of masa with the baking powder, salt and cumin. Add the beef stock and mix to a crumbly consistency. Pour in the melted shortening and mix by hand until smooth.
4
Spray your mini-muffin tins with non-stick spray. Roll the masa mixture into small balls-about 2 teaspoons each. Place one ball in each muffin cup and press with your fingers-or the back of a rounded measuring spoon-to make little shells.
5
Once the beef mixture has rendered out the liquid, stir in the sour cream and lime juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
6
Fill each masa shell with beef mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
7
Allow the tamale bites to cool 3-5 minutes before extracting them from the muffin tins. Use a small sharp knife to lift one side, then gently lift them out with your fingers.
8
Garnish with crumbled queso fresco and thyme leaves. Serve warm!

580

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups corn flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Tamale Bites 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.

Tamale Bites

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