Description
Beef Tamales are a delicious Mexican treat, featuring tender ground beef enveloped in a soft corn masa and wrapped in corn husks. These flavorful bundles are perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions, offering a comforting experience that transports you back to your childhood kitchen. With customizable fillings and dipping sauces, these tamales are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn masa harina
- 1 cup chicken broth (plus extra for dough)
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably chuck)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 12 soaked corn husks (for wrapping)
- Salsa verde (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the corn husks in warm water for about 30 minutes until pliable.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and chicken broth to the skillet; simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix corn masa with baking powder and salt. Gradually add chicken broth until dough is smooth.
- Lay a soaked corn husk flat; spread 2 tablespoons of masa down the center, add beef filling, then fold and seal.
- Arrange tamales upright in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for 1 to 1.5 hours until firm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg