Beef & Pork Mixed Red Chili TAMALES

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken provides a lighter option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds flavor.

Soak corn husks in water.

Cook pork and beef in 7-8 cups of water with onions and garlic until soft.

Save the broth for the chili.

Soak 12 California chiles and 2 chile pasilla in warm water.

Make chili by adding 3 cups of meat broth, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt to a pot.

Make a roux with 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cup flour, then add the chili and 3.5 cups of meat broth, mix well.

Let chili cool for 45 minutes to an hour before adding to meat.

Spread masa in the center of wax paper, add meat, and fold to enclose filling.

Place tamales in a steamer and cover with a damp kitchen towel.

Cook on high until boiling, then reduce to medium for 1.5 to 1.75 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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