Beef Tamales

Name: Beef Tamales
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 5 h
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb beef chuck roast; 1 onion ((quartered)); 1 tomato; 1 head garlic ((no need to peel)); 10 California chiles ((remove the seeds)); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp cumin ((or ground cumin)); 1 tsp salt; 1 piece ginger ((1-inch)); 4 cups water; 4 cups masa harina; 1¼ cup lard ((Room temperatured)); ½ tbsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 3½ cup beef broth ((reserved from cooking the beef)); 24 - 28 dried corn husks

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:3h

Learn how to make beef tamales from scratch, featuring tender, spicy beef wrapped in soft, smooth, and slightly fluffy masa, all wrapped in corn husks and steamed to perfection. With this step-by-step guide, complete with pictures for each stage, you'll be able to impress your friends and family with your authentic homemade tamales!

Updated at: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:08:23 GMT