Tamale Recipe
Grandma's Recipe! Beef/Pork blend with Red Sauce or Green Corn, Chiles and Cheese with Green Sauce.
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Ingredients
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Tamale Filling
Tamale Dough
Green Sauce Option
Other
Method
Prepare Filling
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and pork over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Add Vegetables
Stir in minced garlic, chopped onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Mix with Sauce
Add the red sauce to the meat mixture and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare Dough
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Incorporate Lard
Add lard or shortening to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
- 6
Add Broth
Gradually add chicken broth while mixing until a soft dough forms.
Prepare Corn Husks
- 7
Soak Corn Husks
Soak the dried corn husks in warm water for about 30 minutes until pliable.
Assemble Tamales
- 8
Spread Dough
Take a soaked corn husk, spread about 1/4 cup of tamale dough onto the center of the husk, leaving space at the edges.
- 9
Add Filling
Place 2 tablespoons of meat filling on top of the dough.
- 10
Roll and Fold
Fold the sides of the husk over the filling, then fold the bottom up to enclose the tamale.
- 11
Repeat
Repeat the process with the remaining husks, dough, and filling.
Cook Tamales
- 12
Prepare Steamer
Set up a steamer pot with water in the bottom and bring to a simmer.
- 13
Steam Tamales
Place the tamales upright in the steamer basket and cover. Steam for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the dough is firm.
Prepare Green Sauce Option
- 14
Combine Green Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine fresh corn, diced green chiles, softened cream cheese, and green sauce. Mix until smooth and creamy.
