Mexican Tamales
Discover the joy of making authentic Mexican Tamales at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These delightful tamales are filled with a savory red chile beef mixture, encased in a light and fluffy masa dough. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, they offer a rich culinary experience that captures the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine. The combination of guajillo and ancho chiles gives the filling a smoky depth that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Plus, they are freezer-friendly, allowing you to enjoy them anytime!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ounces guajillo chiles
- 3 ounces ancho chiles
- 2 ½ pounds boneless beef shoulder
- 8 ¼ cups masa harina
- 1 ¾ tablespoons fine salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ¾ cups canola or avocado oil
- 7 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 50 corn husks
- Hot water
Instructions
- Soak corn husks in hot water for one hour.
- Blend soaked guajillo and ancho chiles with garlic powder, salt, and cumin until smooth to create the chile sauce.
- Sear seasoned beef in olive oil, then simmer with the chile sauce until tender.
- Prepare masa dough by mixing masa harina with salt and baking powder; gradually add oil and broth until soft.
- Spread masa on soaked corn husks, layer with filling, fold, and steam for about 2 ½ hours until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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