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Ingredients for beef filling:
- 2 pounds ground round
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsps minced garlic
- 1 (1.23-ounce) package chili seasoning mix
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 2 tbsps jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsps black pepper
- 2 tsps salt
Method:
In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Mix in all
remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Uncover and cook until mixture is just slightly saucy.
Ingredients for batter:
- 3½ cups masa harina
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth or water, warm
- 1 1/3 cups solid shortening or lard
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 2 tsps salt
- 1 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Method:
In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina and 2¼ cups warm
chicken broth or water. Mix well then set aside. In an electric
mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine shortening, baking
powder and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup masa mix
and 1/3 cup stock and beat until thoroughly combined. Continue adding
1 cup masa mix with 1/3 cup stock beating after each addition until
entire mixture is light and fluffy. The batter should be soft and
able to hold its shape in a spoon. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Ingredients for assembly:
- 2 packages corn husks
- beef filling (see above)
- tamale batter (see above)
Method:
Place cornhusks in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil
then transfer husks and water to a large bowl. Cover with a plate
to keep husks submerged and allow to soak 1 hour. Remove husks from
water. Unroll one large piece and tear lengthwise along the grain
to make ¼-inch wide strips, 1 per tamale. Remove another
large piece and lightly pat dry. Place flat on work surface with
pointed end away from you. Spread ¼ cup tamale batter onto
the middle of the husk. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling on top
of batter. Pick up the long sides of husk so batter incases filling.
Bring sides together to form a cylinder. Fold the pointed end under
and the flat end up to meet it. Finish by tying rolled tamale with
a ¼-inch husk strip. Repeat process, tearing more strips
as necessary.
To Steam Tamales:
Line bottom of steamer basket with cornhusks. Set basket in steamer
pot. Lay tamales in steamer basket. Cover tamales with additional
cornhusks. Cover pot. Steam on high heat until steam puffs out,
then reduce to medium. Steam 1 hour adding more water if necessary.
Test the tamales by unwrapping one. It is done when the dough comes
free from wrapper and feels soft. If dough sticks to wrapper, rewrap
and steam 15-20 minutes more. Remove from heat and let stand 15
minutes before serving.
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