Cajun Hot Tamales

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 13
Delicious Cajun Hot Tamale recipe for your dinner tonight
in Main

Prep

45 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

165 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb pork
2 lbs ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons red cayenne pepper
1 bell pepper
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
cornmeal , mixture
6 cups masa harina flour or 6 cups cornmeal
broth or water
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 salt
2 tablespoons , chille power
1 1/4 cups lard or 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
656
Sugar
2g
Fat
34g
Cajun hot tamales are a delicious and spicy take on classic tamales, a dish that has been enjoyed in Mexico for centuries. In this version, we've added a Cajun twist to the traditional recipe by spicing up the meat filling with a combination of pork, ground beef, and a variety of spices. The tamales are then steamed in corn husks, which helps keep them moist and flavorful. This dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next dinner party.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the pork, ground beef, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, cumin, red cayenne pepper, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
2.Add enough cornmeal or cornmeal flour mixture to form a thick and moist mixture.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the masa harina flour or cornmeal with broth or water to form a soft dough. Add baking powder, salt, and chili power in to make a soft dough.
4.Take some of the dough in your hand and flatten it to form a rectangular shape.
5.Spoon some of the meat mixture onto the center of the dough and roll the dough lengthwise, enclosing the meat.
6.Wrap the roll in corn husks and tie the ends with kitchen twine.
7.Place the wrapped tamales in a steamer and steam for 1 1/2-2 hours.
8.Let the tamales rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9.

PROS

This dish is a spicy and flavorful twist on classic tamales.

The combination of pork and beef adds richness while the spices give it a great depth of flavor.

Cajun Hot Tamales are perfect for serving at a party or for an indulgent weeknight meal.

CONS

This dish can take a bit of time to prepare as the tamales have to be individually wrapped and steamed.

It is important to make sure that the tamales are cooked all the way through and are hot before serving.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and the masa harina flour or cornmeal used in making tamales is a good source of fiber and iron.
However, this dish is also high in fat and sodium, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

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