Tamale Bites

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Spicy and tasty Tamale Bites recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups corn flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/3 cups beef stock
2/3 cup vegetable shortening , melted
1 lb cooked shredded beef ( or pork or chicken )
2 teaspoons corn flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 clove garlic , minced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 -2 canned chipotle pepper , chopped
1/4 cup sour cream ( optional )
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
water
salt and pepper
crumbled queso fresco ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
250
Sugar
2g
Fat
14g
Tamale Bites are a spicy and delicious twist to the traditional tamales. They are easy to make and serve as an appetizer or snack. The mini muffin pan is required to shape the bites, making them compact and easy to eat in one bite.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine corn flour, baking powder, salt, and cumin.
2.Gradually add beef stock and melted vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients, mix to form a smooth batter.
3.In a saucepan, saute onions and garlic in vegetable oil, add cooked shredded beef and tomato paste, stir, and set aside.
4.Mix cornflour with a little water to form a slurry.
5.Add the slurry to the beef mixture, mix to combine, and cook for additional two minutes.
6.Pour batter into a lightly greased mini muffin pan. Spoon a teaspoonful of the beef mixture into the center of the batter, top with chopped chipotle pepper.
7.Bake the mini muffins in a preheated oven at 350F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
8.Remove from oven and allow to cool a little, then sprinkle queso fresco over the tops.
9.Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle fresh lime juice over the tops.

PROS

Tamale Bites are a tasty and bite-sized appetizer that can be served for events or snack time.

They are spicy and flavorful, and with sour cream as a topping, the taste is amazing.

CONS

The mini muffin pan is required for this recipe, and it may not be easy to find one.

Also, some people may not like the spicy nature of it, which is its selling point.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tamale Bites are rich in protein, vitamin B12, and iron, which is essential for bodily functions.
Chipotle pepper used in the recipe has antioxidants properties, which aid in fighting off free radicals and boost immunity.

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