Whole Spread (two Tamales) With Fritos, Beans, Chopped Beef, Cheese & Onions Recipe
Make Whole Spread (two Tamales) With Fritos, Beans, Chopped Beef, Cheese & Onions Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Whole Spread (two tamales) with fritos, beans, chopped beef, cheese & onions
Method
Preparation and assembly
- 1
Prepare tamale base
If using masa dough, combine masa harina with half the stock and oil to form a soft dough. Add remaining stock gradually until mixture is smooth and spreadable. Season with salt. If using prepared tamales, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Warm fillings
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the chopped beef with a splash of stock until heated through. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent. Mix in refried beans to loosen slightly.
- 3
Prepare toppings and crunch
Crumble or crush Fritos into a light crumb. Shred cheese and set aside with salsa and lime wedges ready for serving.
- 4
Assemble tamales with toppings
Spread a light layer of warm refried beans on each tamale piece. Top with the warmed chopped beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese, then add a handful of Fritos for crunch. Finish with diced onions and a drizzle of salsa if using.
- 5
Crisp the edges (optional)
In a clean skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat. Add assembled pieces and cook briefly on both sides to lightly crisp the edges and meld flavors.
- 6
Serve
Plate two tamale pieces per serving, with additional beans on the side and a sprinkle of onions. Serve with lime wedges and salsa if desired.