Smoked Birria Tamales

Name: Smoked Birria Tamales
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 5 h
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 4 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat; 4 dried guajillo chiles (stems and seeds removed); 3 dried ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed); 2 dried chiles de árbol (stems and seeds removed; adjust to taste); 1 large white onion (peeled and quartered); 5 cloves garlic (peeled); 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground thyme; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 4 cups beef broth (plus more if needed); Salt (to taste); Oil (for browning); 25 dried corn husks (soaked in warm water until pliable); 3 cups masa harina; 1 cup lard (or vegetable shortening); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2½ cups warm beef broth (or warm water; add gradually, may need an additional 1/2 cup)

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:4h

These delicious tamales are a bit of a labor of love, but they are SO worth every second. Get your family together and create an assembly line to help put these together for everyone to enjoy!

Updated at: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:28:59 GMT