TiaJuana Tamale Recipe 🌶️🇲🇽
Description: These TiaJuana Tamales are a delicious blend of spicy Mexican flavors, perfect for any occasion. They’re versatile too – freeze them for later or serve them as a cold appetizer on crackers or melba toast!
Cook Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Recipe Category: Meat
Keywords: Mexican, Spicy, Weeknight, Oven, Freezer, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 370.5
- Fat: 25.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 42.8mg
- Sodium: 807mg
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Protein: 14.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1 | Garlic Clove |
| 2-3 | Ground Beef |
| 1 | Chili Powder |
| 2 | Salt |
| 2 | Tabasco Sauce |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 1 | Cornmeal |
| 1 | Milk |
| 1 | Ripe Olives |
Instructions:
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Saute Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
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Brown Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it’s nicely browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
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Seasoning: Stir in the chili powder and salt, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the beef mixture.
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Add Tomatoes and Tabasco: Incorporate the diced tomatoes and Tabasco sauce into the skillet, then cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Prepare Cornmeal Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the cornmeal and milk until smooth.
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Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the cornmeal mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
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Incorporate Corn and Olives: Stir in the corn kernels and sliced ripe olives, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Pack and Bake: Grease two loaf pans and evenly distribute the tamale mixture into them. Brush the tops with a little oil for a golden finish. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C), then bake the tamales for approximately one hour, or until they are cooked through and golden on top.
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Serve: Once baked, allow the tamales to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed hot as a main dish or cold as an appetizer on crackers or melba toast.
These TiaJuana Tamales are sure to be a hit with family and friends, whether served as a weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. Plus, with the option to freeze them for later, they’re a convenient and tasty addition to your meal prep routine!
