Tamales Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). ground pork; l lb. ground beef; 4 tbsp (60 ml) chili powder; 4 tbsp (60 ml) paprika; 2 tsp (10 ml) ground comino seed; 1 tsp (5 ml) oregano; 1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper; 2 tsp (10 ml) black pepper; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 4 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 cup (225 ml) meat stock; 1 lb (.5 kg). tamalina or cornbread mix; 1/2 lb (.2 kg). crisco or other lard; 4 tsp (20 ml) salt; 2-2/3 cups (625 ml) hot stock; 50 corn husks

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). ground pork
l lb. ground beef
4 tbsp (60 ml) chili powder
4 tbsp (60 ml) paprika
2 tsp (10 ml) ground comino seed
1 tsp (5 ml) oregano
1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper
2 tsp (10 ml) black pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup (225 ml) meat stock
1 lb (.5 kg). tamalina or cornbread mix
1/2 lb (.2 kg). crisco or other lard
4 tsp (20 ml) salt
2-2/3 cups (625 ml) hot stock
50 corn husks

1
Boil meat in 2 quarts (1900 ml) of water about 30 minutes.
2
Drain and reserve stock.
3
Add all the seasonings and 1 cup (225 ml) stock and mix well.
4
Mix crisco and tamalina with mixer.
5
Add salt and stock.
6
This makes a thick paste..
7
Soak 50 corn husks in water several hours to soften.
8
Apply paste with knife onto husk about 1/8 inch thick, making sure it covers at least 3/4 of the husk.
9
Put a tbsp of meat mixture onto husk and roll it up.
10
The empty end of husk needs to be folded under.
11
Make sure your roll is loose to allow for rising during cooking..
12
Place seam side down in steamer, or bundle in 6's.
13
Steam over boiling water for 1 hour.

1529

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). ground pork, l lb. ground beef, 4 tbsp (60 ml) chili powder, 4 tbsp (60 ml) paprika, and more.

Yes, 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!

Tamales

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