TAMALES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 25 to 30 tamales

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 pounds ground chuck
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1/2 cup dried onions
1/2 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup salt
Water, to cover
7 1/2 pounds plain cornmeal
1/4 box salt
1 1/2 cups fresh ground onion
1/2 cup fresh ground garlic
Chile powder
Cumin powder
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
Dash red pepper
Cumin powder and chile powder, to taste
3 ounces tomato paste
1 gallon water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients with water and cook until meat is done. Strain meat and set aside. Reserve liquid for later use.
  • Combine all ingredients and mix well. Grind in grinder and add to meal mixture. Add 1 gallon of reserved liquid from meat mixture. Mix well. Let meat and meal mixtures cool overnight in refrigerator.
  • Combine ingredients in a large pot and put over high heat. While boil mixture is heating, spread meal mixture in tamale wrapper. Add meat mixture to center. Roll tamales. Either corn shucks or tamale papers may be used. Prepare according to package instructions. Place tamales in large pot. Pour boil mixture over tamales and cook for 3 hours. Remove from heat and set aside for 30 minutes. Add more water to cover. Cook for 1 additional hour.

Lovia Antwo
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I'm not usually a fan of tamales, but these were really good. The masa was light and fluffy, and the filling was flavorful without being too spicy.


Sahaful Islam
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These tamales were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


johanshak johanshak
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I've made tamales before, but these were by far the best. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Xabix Melendz
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These tamales were amazing! The masa was fluffy and the filling was moist and savory. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Morgan Ellis
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I made these tamales for my family and they were a huge hit. The masa was fluffy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


M Mohasin kobir
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These tamales were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Bhagabati Kasey
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I'm not usually a fan of tamales, but these were really good. The masa was light and fluffy, and the filling was flavorful without being too spicy.


Georvon Tyler
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These tamales were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Thipong Nkosi
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I've made tamales before, but these were by far the best. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Ayoub King
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These tamales were absolutely delicious! The masa was fluffy and flavorful, and the filling was moist and savory. I will definitely be making these again soon.