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AUTHENTIC BEEF TAMALES | BEEF LOVING TEXANS



Authentic Beef Tamales | Beef Loving Texans image

Yield 6 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 lb. brisket
1 onion
6 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tsp. salt
6 peppercorns
8 dried ancho chiles
1 Tbsp. comino (cumin) seeds
Water to cover
½ lb. lard (Healthier option: 1 cup canola oil
6 lbs. masa from tamale factory OR
4 lbs. masa harina
½ lbs. lard (Healthier option: 2 cups canola oil)
6 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups of broth from beef filling
3 pounds corn husks/hojas
Hot water to cover

Steps:

  • Hojas are corn husks that are dry and papery but usually clean of silks, trimmed, flattened and ready for use. To soften them, pour plenty of very hot water over them and leave to soak for several hours or overnight. Shake well to get rid of excess water and pat them dry with a towel.
  • Cut the brisket into large squares and put into a large pot with the onion, garlic, salt, and peppercorns.  Cover the beef with water and bring to a boil. Lower the flame and simmer until tender – about 3 hours.
  • Set the beef aside to cool off in the broth.  Strain, reserving the broth, and chop beef with garlic roughly.
  • Cover chiles and comino seeds with water and bring to a boil. Let them stand until chiles are soft and water cools.  When they are cool enough to handle, slit  them open and remove seeds and veins. Using a molcajete or a blender to grind/blend them along with the comino into a paste. 
  • Melt lard, add chile paste and sautée for about 3 minutes stirring all the time.  Add beef and garlic, continuing to cook for the flavors to meld. Add ½ cup of the broth and let the mixture cook for about 10 minutes over a medium flame.  Filling should not be watery. Add salt as necessary.
  • If you get your masa from a tamale or tortilla factory, ask for masa for tamales or masa quebradita. If you use masa harina, get the one for tamales and follow the directions. 
  • Melt the lard. Use a large mixer to mix masa, salt, baking soda, broth, and the lard (one cup at a time). Continue beating for 10 minutes or so, until a ½ tsp. of the masa floats in a cup of cold water. If it floats you can be sure the tamales will be tender and light. If it doesn’t float, beat more melted lard into the mixture. Beat until fluffy and semi-shiny. Masa should be of a stiff consistency but spreadable.
  • Using a Tbsp. or a knife spread a thin coating of the masa over the broadest part of the corn husk, allowing for turning down about 2 inches at the pointed top. Spread the masa approximately 3 inches wide and 3 ½ inches long.
  • Spoon some beef filling down the middle of the dough (about 1 Tbsp.).  Fold the sides of the corn husks together firmly. Fold up the empty 2 inch section of the husk, forming a tightly closed “bottom” and leaving the top open.
  • Fill the bottom of large soup pot or a tamale steamer with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil.
  • If using a pot, either put a molcajete, bowl or ball of aluminum foil at the bottom of the pot and fill in with leftover corn husks. Stack the tamales upright, with the folded part down at the bottom. Pack firmly but not tightly. Cover the tamales with more corn shucks. Cover the top of the steamer with a dishcloth or thick cloth, or cover the pot with a tightly fitting lid.
  • Cook tamales for about 1 ½-2 ½ hours over a medium flame.  Keep water in a teapot simmering so that you can refill the pot when necessary. If you use a tamale steamer you should not have to add any more water.
  • To test the tamales for doneness, remove one from the center, and one from the side of the pot. Tamales are done when you open the corn husk, and the masa peels away easily from the shucks and the tamale is completely smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories Calories 230

GREEN CHILI, CHICKEN & CHEESE TAMALES RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Green Chili, Chicken & Cheese Tamales Recipe - Food.com image

Don't use butter instead of lard; the texture is too soft and it won't cream properly. If you must substitute, use vegetable shortening.

Total Time 4 hours

Prep Time 2 hours

Cook Time 2 hours

Yield 42-54 tamales, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 ounces corn husks
1 lb cooked chicken meat, shredded
8 ounces canned diced green chiles
10 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 cups masa harina
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup lard, room temperature
3 -4 cups low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl or pot with warm water. Put the corn husks in the water and weight them down so they stay immersed.
  • Combine all filling ingredients. Set aside.
  • Combine masa, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a standing mixer, beat the lard until it becomes light and fluffy.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  • Slowly add chicken broth just until a soft dough forms.
  • To assemble the tamales, put a spoonful of dough on the smooth side of a corn husk, smooth it down to a thin layer (1/8"-1/4" thick), and put a smaller spoonful of filling on the dough. Bring the two sides of the husk together so that the dough rolls around the filling and the husk overlaps itself. Fold up the bottom and tie it with a bit of string or a strand of corn husk.
  • Set the tamales open end up in a steamer or colander. Put the steamer in a large pot with some water in the bottom. The water musn't touch the tamales. Cover tightly and steam over medium heat for 90-120 minutes.
  • Once cooked, tamales can be kept in the freezer. To reheat, put in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and cook on high for about one minute per tamale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.3, FatContent 10.5, SaturatedFatContent 3.7, CholesterolContent 21.4, SodiumContent 268.2, CarbohydrateContent 23.4, FiberContent 2.2, SugarContent 0.2, ProteinContent 7.5

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