Tamale Fiesta Recipe
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
Mini Chicken Chimis
Fundido Sauce
Giant Taco
Side Veggies
Red Sauce
Method
Tamales
- 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
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
- 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
- 4
Make the Fundido Sauce
In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, and jalapeños. Heat until melted and smooth.
Giant Taco
- 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
- 6
Red Sauce
- 7
Prepare the Red Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Heat until warmed through.
