Description
Experience the rich flavors and warmth of Mexico in your kitchen with our authentic Mexican Tamales recipe. These delightful treats, filled with savory red chile beef, are wrapped in light and fluffy masa dough, making them perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With easy step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to create these delicious morsels that can be customized to suit your taste. The fun doesn’t stop at the cooking—making tamales is a wonderful way to bond with loved ones. Plus, you can prepare them ahead of time and freeze for a quick meal whenever you crave comfort food.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces guajillo chiles
- 3 ounces ancho chiles
- 2 ½ pounds boneless beef shoulder
- 8 ¼ cups masa harina
- 1 ¾ cups canola or avocado oil
- 7 cups broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
- 50 corn husks
Instructions
- Soak corn husks in hot water for 1 hour to soften.
- Boil guajillo and ancho chiles until softened, then blend with water and spices to make the sauce.
- Sear beef in olive oil until browned; combine with blended sauce and simmer until tender.
- Prepare masa by mixing masa harina, salt, baking powder, oil, and broth until soft.
- Assemble tamales by spreading masa on soaked husks, adding filling, folding, and steaming for about 2½ hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize fillings using cheese or vegetables for a vegetarian option. Ensure corn husks are well-soaked for easy wrapping. Test doneness by checking if the masa pulls away easily from the husk.