Hot Tamales Like Ya Mama Makes

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3
Hot Tamales Like Ya Mama Makes Recipe
in Mexican

Prep

45 min

Cook

1 hour and 40 min

Ready In

2 hours and 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

120 tamales , papers
3 medium onions , chopped fine
5 garlic cloves , minced
10 ounces Rotel tomatoes & chilies
3 lbs extra lean ground beef
2 teaspoons red peppers or 1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 ounces hot chili powder
8 ounces tomato sauce
3 cups yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons red peppers or 1 teaspoon cayenne
1 ounce chili powder
10 ounces tomato sauce
1 ounce chili powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
344
Sugar
3g
Fat
7g
Hot Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish that can be enjoyed on special occasions or as a hearty meal for any day of the week. This particular recipe offers a spicy kick that is sure to please those looking for a bold flavor profile. The ground beef filling is mixed with chili powder and Rotel tomatoes & chilies to create a robust flavor that is sure to satisfy. The cornmeal used to make the masa in this recipe gives it a texture that balances well with the savory filling. If you're looking for a recipe that is filling, flavorful and easy to make, Hot Tamales like Ya Mama Makes are the perfect choice.

Instructions

1.Soak the tamales paper in water for about 15 minutes.
2.In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook onions and garlic until tender.
3.Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes & chilies to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
4.Add ground beef, red peppers or cayenne, black pepper, and salt to the skillet and cook until beef is browned.
5.In a separate bowl mix together cornmeal, chili powder, tomato sauce and remaining Rotel tomatoes & chilies. Then add this sauce to beef mixture and cook for about 10 minutes.
6.In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, mix cornmeal, salt, red peppers or cayenne and chili powder together in a bowl. Add 10 ounces of tomato sauce to the mixture and stir well.
7.Add mixture to boiling water and mix well until it thickens evenly.
8.Remove from heat and let it cool enough to handle, then add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons masa filling to each tamale wrapper and fold closed.
9.Place the tamales in a steamer and steam for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

PROS

Hot Tamales are spicy, delicious, and filling.

They are a relatively easy dish that can be customized to personal taste with different spice levels and fillings.

CONS

The calories in this recipe can be high depending on serving size and ingredients used.

It’s important to be mindful of portion size if looking to maintain a healthy diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest dish in terms of calories or fat content, Hot Tamales can provide a great source of protein when made with lean beef.
The spices used in this recipe, such as red peppers and chili powder, have been linked to aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and boosting metabolism.

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