Name: Mexican Tamales
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 ounces guajillo chiles; 3 ounces ancho chiles; 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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Create authentic Mexican Tamales at home with this delightful and easy recipe. These traditional tamales are wrapped in fluffy masa dough and filled with savory red chile beef, making them perfect for family gatherings, festive celebrations, or simply to enjoy as a comforting meal. The process of assembling tamales is not only fun but also a great way to bond with loved ones. Plus, you can prepare a large batch and freeze them for quick meals later. With customizable filling options, everyone can enjoy their own unique flavor.

Author: Aurora
Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 150 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Yield: About 25 tamales 1x
Category: Main
Method: Steaming
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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3 ounces guajillo chiles
3 ounces ancho chiles
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.
Make the chile sauce by blending soaked chiles with seasonings.
Cook the beef in olive oil until browned; combine with the chile sauce and simmer until tender.
Prepare masa dough by mixing masa harina, salt, baking powder, and oil; incorporate broth until soft.
Assemble tamales by spreading masa on corn husks, adding filling, then folding and steaming for 2 ½ hours.
Serve warm with salsa verde or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tamale (100g)
Calories: 230
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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