Tamales Recipe

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Tamales
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Directions:

  1. Mix together tortilla flour and water, cover and let stand 20 minutes.
  2. In large bowl beat together butter and salt until fluffy.
  3. Beat in flour mixture until well combined.
  4. Using Corn husks or aluminum foil as a wrapper add 2 tablespoons dough onto each wrapper until dough is all used up.
  5. Spread to 5 x3 rectangle on each one.
  6. In skillet over medium heat saute onion and garlic until onions are clear.
  7. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
  8. Drain fat.
  9. Add remainder of ingredients, cover and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
  10. Add 1 tablespoon meat mixture to each tamale wrapper.
  11. Roll up tamales and seal ends.
  12. Place tamales on rack in steamer.
  13. Add water to just below rack level.
  14. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 40 - 45 minutes or until tamale pulls away from wrapper. adding water as needed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 151.22 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.41g 16%
Cholesterol 25.15mg 8%
Sodium 240.17mg 10%
Potassium 99.21mg 2%
Total Carbs 11.69g 4%
Sugars 0.83g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 3.53g 7%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 37.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 231.62 Kcal (970 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.95g 16%
Cholesterol 38.52mg 8%
Sodium 367.87mg 10%
Potassium 151.96mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.91g 4%
Sugars 1.26g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 2%
Protein 5.41g 7%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 7%
Calcium 58mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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