Jul 17 2026

Tamale Fiesta Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

A chicken tamale, a mini chicken chimi topped with fundido sauce, and a giant taco. Served with a side of lightly seasoned veggies and red sauce.

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Ingredients

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Tamales

Fundido Sauce

Method

Tamales

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tamale Dough

    In a large bowl, combine corn masa, baking powder, salt, and vegetable oil. Gradually add chicken broth until a soft dough forms.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Tamales

    Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes. Take a husk, spread masa dough on it, add shredded chicken, and fold. Steam for 1-1.5 hours.

Mini Chicken Chimis

  1. 3

    Prepare the Chimis

    Preheat oil in a skillet. Place shredded chicken and cheddar cheese in flour tortillas. Roll and fry until golden brown.

Fundido Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Fundido Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, and jalapeños. Heat until melted and smooth.

Giant Taco

  1. 5

    Assemble the Taco

    Fill the large taco shell with ground beef, lettuce, diced tomato, and top with cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Side Veggies

  1. 6

    Sauté the Veggies

    In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté zucchini and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper.

Red Sauce

  1. 7

    Prepare the Red Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Heat until warmed through.

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