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Mexican Tamales

287 · 45 minutes · Simple step-by-step instructions for making authentic Tamales filled with pork, chicken or beans and cheese and cooked on the stovetop or in the instant pot.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 Red chili pork
  • 1 Salsa verde chicken
Produce
  • 1 8 ounce package Corn husks, dried
Canned Goods
  • 3 cups Broth
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 Authentic mexican rice
Baking & Spices
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 1/3 cups Lard
  • 4 cups Masa harina
  • 1 tsp Salt
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin
Dairy
  • 1 Bean and cheese
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Sweet Corn Tamales

Soft and fluffy, these tamales de elote (sweet tamales) are perfect for breakfast or as a dessert. Involve your kids when making those and have lots of fun!

How to Make Tamales (Green Chile Chicken Tamales)

5 · 60 minutes · Learn how to make tamales from scratch with this easy recipe and step by step tutorial.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 1/2 lbs Chicken breast or chicken breast, boneless skinless tenders
Produce
  • 1 bunch Cilantro
  • 30 Corn husks
  • 1 head Garlic
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Jalapenos
  • 1 Serrano chile
  • 6 Tomatillos (peeled, washed and cut into four pieces), large
  • 2 White onion, large
Canned Goods
  • 1 tsp Chicken bouillon
  • 9 1/2 cups Chicken broth
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 4 cups Corn masa flour, instant yellow
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Vegetable shortening
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin, powder
Dairy
  • 10 oz Queso fresco
Liquids
  • 8 cups Water
How to Make Tamales

52 · The process of making tamales is a little time-consuming, but it is definitely worth it! Plan enough time in advance to cook the pork shoulder which you can make three days ahead of time. Whether you steam them on the stove or in the Instant Pot, this pork filling with red chile sauce and cheese is sure to please.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 Recipe roasted pork shoulder
Produce
  • 30 Corn husks
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
Canned Goods
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
Condiments
  • 1 Recipe red chile sauce
Baking & Spices
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 4 1/2 cups Corn masa flour, instant
  • 1 1/2 cups Lard
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cumin, powder
Dairy
  • 10 oz Monterey jack cheese
5 Easy Steps to Tamale Making

Tender shredded meat or veggies wrapped up in a flavorful rich corn dough, and wrapped in a corn husk for easy transport—what’s not to...

Instant Pot Pork Tamales [VIDEO]

Instant Pot Pork Tamales are incredibly tasty and perfect for your next fiesta. This authentic Mexican recipe is ready in no time!

Authentic 5 Star Mexican Tamales

303 · These tasty tamales are made from scratch with tender braised pork in an easy chile sauce, wrapped in a traditional dough and corn husks, and steamed.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 1/4 lbs Pork loin
Produce
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Corn husks, dried
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Onion, large
Canned Goods
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can Beef broth
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 4 Chile peppers, dried
  • 2/3 cup Lard
  • 2 cups Masa harina
  • 2 tsp Salt
Dairy
  • 1 cup Sour cream
Liquids
  • 2 cups Water
This easy to make masa for tamales recipe is the starting point to making the best homemade tamales ever! They're made from Maseca masa harina, oil, baking powder, salt and broth. Just 5 ingredients is all you need to make light, tender and flavorful tamale dough! They're made without lard, making them vegetarian and vegan! #tamales #mexicanfood #mexican

113 · This masa for tamales recipe is the starting point to making the best homemade tamales! Just 5 ingredients to make light, tender and flavorful tamale dough!

Ingredients

Canned Goods
  • 6 1/2 cups Broth
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 8 1/4 cups Masa harina
  • 1 3/4 tbsp Salt, fine
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 3/4 cups Canola oil

Watch popular Tamale recipe videos

Super easy and quick jalapeno and cheese tamale hummus recipe that will wow your guests! Seriously, tamales are an incredibly versatile food. If your salad is lonely, a tamale is the perfect topper, but there are many innovative ways to enjoy them. Try this recipe for a real savory treat! For this and more amazing tamale recipes, visit https://tucsontamale.com/blogs/tamale-recipes.
Spice up your winter with delicous and easy to make Mexican Tamales. These are cheese but you can make them with most anything. You will enjoy making them and definitvely indulging in them. Perfect to warm up and for any celebration specially Cinco de Mayo. Oh and they are perfect for on the go outdoor activities or picnics
Mexican Tamales in Green Salsa
Simple step by step instructions for making authentic Mexican tamales with chicken, pork or chorizo. Small batch or big batch. Stove top or Instant Pot.