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

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Ingredients

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.

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Husainan Jutt

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These tamales were a bit dry and bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but they just didn't have the flavor I was expecting.

AHMED HARUN ABDUL WAKIL

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Just made these tamales for the first time and they were amazing! The masa dough was perfect and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.

Dany King

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Delicious! I've tried many tamale recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The masa dough is so flavorful, and the combination of fillings is perfect. I made a batch for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit with every

Jamaseyeh Cosby

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I tried this recipe for an authentic Mexican tamale dinner with my family last night, and it was a huge success! The masa dough was easy to work with, and the filling of pork, cheese, and salsa verde was delicious. My husband, who is a tamale connois

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