How to Make Homemade Beef Tamales in 15 Minutes

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Homemade beef tamales –Prepare to delight your taste buds with this exquisite Homemade Beef Tamales Recipe. Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made of masa (corn dough) that is filled with a variety of ingredients and wrapped in corn husks before being steamed. This recipe will guide you through the steps to create moist, flavorful beef tamales that are perfect for any occasion.

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Here’s a glimpse of the delicious tamales you can create with this recipe.

Homemade Beef Tamales

Ingredients

To make perfect beef tamales, gather the following ingredients:

  • 2 cups masa harina (corn dough flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth (warm)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded beef
  • 1 cup red chili sauce
  • 12-15 dried corn husks (soaked in warm water)

Instructions

Follow these easy steps to create your homemade beef tamales:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Add vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients. Using your hands, work the shortening into the masa mixture until it resembles sand.
  3. Gradually add warm beef broth until you achieve a soft dough that holds together but is not too sticky.
  4. In another bowl, mix the shredded beef with the red chili sauce until well combined.
  5. Take a soaked corn husk and spread about 2 tablespoons of masa dough on the wide part of the husk, leaving about 1 inch of space at the edges.
  6. Add a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of the masa. Fold the sides of the husk inwards and then fold up the bottom. The tamale should be securely wrapped.
  7. Repeat the process for the remaining husks, dough, and filling.
  8. Steam the tamales in a large pot or steamer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, adding water as necessary, until the masa easily separates from the husk.
  9. Once cooked, allow them to cool slightly before serving.

These Homemade Beef Tamales are sure to impress family and friends with their incredible flavor and texture. Enjoy them with your favorite salsa or side dishes! Happy cooking!