HOT TAMALE MEATBALLS

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"This zippy appetizer is my family's favorite dish using cumin," reports Darlene Babineaux of Arabi, Louisiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups tomato juice, divided
3/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided
2 tablespoons chili powder, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup tomato juice, cornmeal, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic and cayenne. Add the beef and sausage and mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. , In a dutch oven, combine the remaining tomato juice, cumin, chili powder and salt; bring to a boil. Add meatballs; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

Mr Brand
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


paxton anvil
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Alo Cell
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I'm not a big fan of tamales, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


NoiH gann
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Mostakim Student
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These were the best meatballs I've ever had! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were so moist and flavorful.


Mumtaz Motor Insurance Centre
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Mike Grzanich
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These meatballs were so good! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Tumisho Shoroma
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these meatballs were surprisingly mild. They had just the right amount of heat.


theo sipho
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more sauce next time.


Pramod Kc
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful.


Maya Baruth
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Orsha Jahan
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge success. Everyone went back for seconds.


limon ahmed
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Kelly Maire
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. They're so flavorful and moist.


Kabir Khan
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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