Ever heard of beef tamales?
It is a famous Mexican treat loved by a lot of people.
If youve never tasted one, youre in for a treat they burst with flavors youll absolutely love.
Image by Simply Mamá Cooks via YouTube
Making homemade beef tamales may not be easy, but its definitely worth the effort.
Having extra hands will be a great help if youre planning to make a batch.
WatchSimply Mama Cookss video below for full instructions.
She will teach you the step-by-step instructions on how to make beef tamales.
Place the lid and set it on high.
Cook it for 6 hours or until beef is tender.
Once cooked, remove the onion and set it aside for later.
Transfer the beef to your chopping board, and chop or shred it.
Strain the liquid from the crock pot and reserve it for later use.
Step 2:
Make the chile puree.
Take the dried chiles and remove the stems and seeds.
Place in a small pot and fill with water.
Bring it to a boil, then remove the pot from heat.
Steep until soft and pliable.
Once soft, take the chiles from the liquid and place them in a blender.
Blend with 1 2/3 cups of beef broth or water, 2 cloves of garlic, and reserved onion.
Strain and reserve 1/3 cup to add to masa dough.
Step 3:
Place a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
Once hot, add strained chili puree and salt.
Let it simmer for 3 minutes.
Mix in chopped/shredded beef and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Set aside for later.
Step 4:
Prepare the masa.
Combine instant corn flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Next, mix in lard or shortening and 1/3 cup of chile puree.
Add 2 cups of warm beef broth or water.
Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups more until it has the same texture of play dough.
Step 5:
Assembly.
Take the softened presoaked corn husk and add 3 to 4 tablespoons of masa dough.
Spread from the center, leaving 1-inch space from the top of the husk.
Add meat filling and enclose the tamal.
Fold the bottom part up and continue the same process.
Step 6:
Cook the tamales.
In a 16-quart steamer pot, pour 2 1/4 liters of water and place the steamer plate.
Next, place the extra corn husks on top, and cover with the cloth.
Place the lid and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours.
Once done, remove them and allow them to set for at least 20 minutes.
