How To Make Tamales

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain masa harina is more nutritious, while cornmeal can be a budget-friendly substitute.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef can be more affordable.

Soak corn husks in hot water for at least 30 minutes.

Mix masa harina with water, baking powder, and red sauce.

Prepare your choice of meat by cooking it with cumin, black pepper, and garlic.

Boil chili peppers, remove stems and seeds if desired, then blend them.

Drain the soaked corn husks and spread masa in the middle of each husk.

Add your choice of filling in the center of the masa.

Fold the sides of the husk over the filling and then fold the bottom up.

Place the tamales upright in a steamer pot.

Steam for about 2 hours, ensuring water is just below the pan.

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