Tamale Recipe
Savory tamales with rich meat filling and spicy tomato sauce, perfect for hearty gatherings or festive occasions, offering bold flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water ⓘ
- 2 large onions ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon garlic ⓘ
- 3 pounds ground meat ⓘ
- 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce ⓘ
- 1 can tomato paste ⓘ
- 1 (2.5 oz) can McCormick hot chili powder ⓘ
- 4 teaspoons red pepper ⓘ
- 5 teaspoons salt ⓘ
- 1 cup white cornmeal ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons cumin ⓘ
- 2 cups white cornmeal ⓘ
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal ⓘ
Instructions
- Simmer the mixture in a covered pot for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Allow the tamales and sauce to cool before storing or serving.
- Tamales and sauce may be frozen after cooking for future use.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
676
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).