AUTHENTIC TAMALES

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I got this recipe online. It's been my go to for about 8 years.

Provided by Jamie Ball

Categories     Beef

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lb beef pot roast
1 large onion,quartered
1 clove garlic
4 ancho chiles, dried
2 c water
1 1/2 tsp salt
TAMALE DOUGH
2 c masa harina
1 can(s) beef broth
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 c lard
1 pkg dried corn husks

Steps:

  • 1. Place pot roast in a large pot, along with onion, garlic, and enough water to cover. Simmer until meat is cooked through.
  • 2. Remove stems and seeds from chiles. Put chiles and 2 cups water in a saucepan and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer chile mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.Strain mixture, add 1 1/2 tsps. salt, and set aside. Shred cooked beef and add 1 cup of chile mixture.
  • 3. Soak corn husks in warm water.
  • 4. In large mixing bowl, beat lard and 1 tbsp broth until fluffy.
  • 5. Combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt and stir into lard mixture, adding broth as necessary until mixture reaches the consistency of creamy peanut butter.
  • 6. Spread dough out over husk to about 1/2 - 1 inch width and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Place one tablespoon of meat mixture over dough, and spread from top to bottom.
  • 7. Fold in sides of husk towards center. Repeat steps 6 & 7 until all dough is used.
  • 8. Place in a steamer pot and steam for 1 hour.
  • 9. Remove from husks and drizzle remaining chile sauce over.

Huwa 508
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I made these tamales for my family and they loved them. The masa was perfectly seasoned and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Musa Mbambo
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These tamales were the best I've ever had. The masa was so moist and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Ahsan Rasheed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been wanting to make tamales for a long time, but I was intimidated by the process. This recipe made it so easy. The tamales turned out perfect and they were so delicious.


Mfundo Nation
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These tamales were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were totally worth it. They were so delicious! The masa was perfectly seasoned and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Cliff Francy
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I've been looking for a good tamale recipe for a long time. I'm so glad I found this one. These tamales were perfect. The masa was moist and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul Malik Abdul Malik
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These tamales were so easy to make! I was surprised at how well they turned out. The dough was easy to work with and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Mdalauddin Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of tamales, but these were amazing. The masa was so moist and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Jason Miller
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These tamales were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I especially loved the green chile filling. It was the perfect amount of spice.


Murad lodhi
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I made these tamales for my family and they loved them. The masa was perfectly seasoned and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Sujon Khan
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These tamales were the best I've ever had. The masa was so moist and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Thandi Dlodlo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been wanting to make tamales for a long time, but I was intimidated by the process. This recipe made it so easy. The tamales turned out perfect and they were so delicious.


NONKULULEKO MTSHALI
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These tamales were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were totally worth it. They were so delicious! The masa was perfectly seasoned and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Shekh Samun
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I've been looking for a good tamale recipe for a long time. I'm so glad I found this one. These tamales were perfect. The masa was moist and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Francis Maass
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These tamales were so easy to make! I was surprised at how well they turned out. The dough was easy to work with and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Ak Khan Ak Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of tamales, but these were amazing. The masa was so moist and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Shean Greenwood
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These tamales were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I especially loved the green chile filling. It was the perfect amount of spice.


Khonma Chaudhary
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I've made tamales before, but these were by far the best. The dough was so soft and fluffy, and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Milton Otieno
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These tamales were absolutely delicious! The masa was perfectly seasoned and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.