Cornmeal Tamales
Cornmeal Tamales is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine the ground beef, seasonings, yellow cornmeal, and tomato sauce in a large bowl and mix well.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine the ground beef, seasonings, yellow cornmeal, and tomato sauce in a large bowl and mix well.
Make 36 balls of approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture, or 1 1/2 ounces per ball.
Roll each ball into a cigar shape about 5 inches long.
Fill a 9 by 12-inch casserole or cake pan with the dredging mixture.
Dredge the individual meat "cigars" in the cornmeal until well coated.
Place each cornmeal-coated "cigar" in a piece of paper and roll up the paper around the filling.
In a large steamer pot, lay two layers of tamales and steam for 1 hour, covered.
Add 1/2 cup water and a teaspoon of salt to 10 cups corn bread crumbs and work into a paste.
Cover the meat "cigars" with the paste individually instead of dredging.
Proceed as directed.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.