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Perfect Spiced Beef Mince Tamales

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 450
Delicious tamales filled with spiced beef mince and sweetcorn, wrapped in masa dough.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 500 grams beef mince

Vegetables

  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Other

  • 1 can sweetcorn, drained
  • 200 grams masa harina
  • 150 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 300 ml hot water
  • corn husks, soaked

Instructions 

  • Brown beef mince, drain fat, add onion and garlic until softened.
  • Stir in spices and cook until fragrant, then add sweetcorn and cool.
  • Mix masa harina, baking powder, and salt; add oil and hot water to form dough.
  • Soak corn husks until pliable, then spread masa, add filling, and fold.
  • Steam tamales upright for 20-25 minutes until dough pulls away from husk.

Notes

Serve with salsa for added flavor!
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef