Tamales

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: Mexican

Savory tamales filled with tender meat and rich flavors, perfect for festive occasions or hearty meals, combining masa, chili, garlic, and succulent meat fillings.

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Ingredients

  • 5 lb. fresh masa
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • Water
  • 1/2 can vegetable shortening
  • 2 heaping Tbsp. garlic salt
  • 2 heaping Tbsp. chili powder
  • 6 lb. meat (pork or venison)
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Use an electric mixer to combine all ingredients except the masa together until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add small portions of masa to the shortening mixture until all masa is incorporated.
  3. Set aside the prepared masa for assembling the tamales.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

552 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18g 36% DV
Total Fat 34.4g 44% DV
Carbs 50.7g 18% DV
Fiber 15.3g 55% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10546mg 100% DV
Potassium 1056.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 14mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 377.3mcg 42% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 180.8mg 14% DV
Iron 10.3mg 57% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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