Mississippi Delta Tamales Recipe
served with hot sauce and crackers
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Ingredients
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Tamale Filling and Dough
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
- 2
Add the ground beef (or chicken) to the skillet, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Stir in cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix cornmeal and chicken broth until well combined. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Once rested, mix in salt and form the dough into small discs.
- 6
Assemble the Tamales
Take a piece of dough, flatten it, and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.
- 7
Place the tamales upright in a steamer basket and steam for about 1 hour, or until the dough is firm.
- 8
Serve
Serve hot with hot sauce and crackers on the side.
