Beef Tamales With Chili Masa
Beef Tamales with Chili Masa are a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions. These tamales feature tender, seasoned beef wrapped in a light and fluffy chili masa, creating a delightful bite that is both satisfying and memorable. With an aromatic sauce to drizzle on top, they promise to be a hit at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 tamales 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tsp salt (divided)
- 2 tbsp chili powder (divided)
- 2 cups corn masa harina
- 1 cup lard or vegetable shortening
- 1 cup chicken broth (warm)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Trim and cut the beef into chunks. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp chili powder. Place in a slow cooker with enough chicken broth to cover halfway. Cook on low for about 6 hours until tender. Shred with forks.
- Make the Chili Masa: In one bowl, combine masa harina, remaining salt, and chili powder. In another bowl, cream lard until fluffy, then gradually add warm chicken broth until smooth. Mix with masa to form a soft dough.
- Assemble the Tamales: Soak corn husks for an hour. Spread about 2 tbsp of masa dough on each husk, add shredded beef on top, fold tightly.
- Steam Tamales: Place tamales upright in a steamer basket lined with corn husks or parchment paper. Steam over boiling water for about 1 hour until masa pulls away from husks.
- Prepare Tomato Sauce: Heat tomato sauce and garlic powder together over medium heat until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg