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Beef Tamales

Beef Tamales

A labor of love, these tamales are filled with seasoned beef and wrapped in corn masa. They are perfect for parties and celebrations.

Ready in 180 minutes · serves 10 · 400 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

180
min total
10
servings
400
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 2 poundsbeef brisket
  • 4 cupsmasa harina
  • 20 piecescorn husks
  • 3 cupsbeef broth
  • 2 tablespoonschili powder

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cook beef brisket in a slow cooker with broth and chili powder until tender.

  2. 02

    Prepare masa harina dough, then spread on soaked corn husks.

  3. 03

    Add beef filling and fold husks over, steaming the tamales for about 2 hours.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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