Ingredients for Homestyle Hot Tamales
- Ground Chuck
- Onions
- Chili Powder
- Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup water + additional as needed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cornmeal
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How to Make Homestyle Hot Tamales
- In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef (or pork), 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 oz chili powder, 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce, 1 cup water, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 cup cornmeal. Mix well by hand.
- Prepare two shallow bowls: one with water and the other with 1/2 cup additional cornmeal.
- Take approximately 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture and shape it into a small log (about 3 inches long).
- Roll the log lightly in the dry cornmeal.
- Briefly dip a corn husk (or a piece of parchment paper) in water and then wrap the tamale, tucking in the ends to secure.
- Place the wrapped tamales in a large, covered roaster, arranging them in rows in opposite directions.
- In a separate saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Stir in the remaining 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce and 1 oz chili powder.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the tamales in the roaster. Add more water if needed to almost cover the tamales.
- Cover the roaster and simmer on the stovetop for 2 hours.
- Serve warm with buttered crackers. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
5g
Carbs
0g
