Name: Mexican Tamales
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 ounces guajillo chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded; 3 ounces ancho chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded; Water, as needed; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ½ pounds boneless beef shoulder, cut into large 4-inch chunks; 1 bay leaf; 8 ¼ cups masa harina; 1 ¾ tablespoons fine salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 ¾ cups canola or avocado oil; 7 cups broth, chicken, beef, or vegetable, plus more as needed; 50 corn husks, about ½-¾ pound bag; Hot water, as needed

Mexican Tamales

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Mexican Tamales, a traditional dish that brings together tender beef and fluffy masa dough wrapped in corn husks. This recipe offers a delightful blend of spices and seasonings that transport you to the heart of Mexico with every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or festive celebrations, these tamales are not only customizable but also a fun cooking activity to enjoy with loved ones. With simple, step-by-step instructions, you can impress your friends and family with this authentic culinary experience.

Author: Shauna
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 150 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: About 20 servings 1x
Category: Main
Method: Steaming
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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3 ounces guajillo chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
3 ounces ancho chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
Water, as needed
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ pounds boneless beef shoulder, cut into large 4-inch chunks
1 bay leaf
8 ¼ cups masa harina
1 ¾ tablespoons fine salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ¾ cups canola or avocado oil
7 cups broth, chicken, beef, or vegetable, plus more as needed
50 corn husks, about ½–¾ pound bag
Hot water, as needed

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Instructions

Soak corn husks in hot water for 1 hour.
Prepare the chile sauce by soaking guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water, then blending with garlic powder and seasonings.
Sear seasoned beef in olive oil until browned, then simmer with chile sauce and bay leaf for about 2½ hours until tender.
In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina, salt, baking powder, and gradually add broth to create a spreadable dough.
Assemble tamales by spreading masa on corn husks, adding the beef filling, folding them up, and steaming for approximately 2½ hours.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tamale (150g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 50mg

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