What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 21 red chile beef tamale recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
21 Red Chile Beef Tamale Recipe
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Mom’s Traditional Mexican Tamales Recipe
Red Chile Pork Tamales
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Beef Tamales with Red Chili Sauce
Red Chili Sauce (To Be Used With Traditional Tamales)
Smokey Red Chile Shredded Beef Tamales
David’s Red Chile Tamales
Pork Tamales
Traditional Tamales Pork or Beef (RAR)
Amazing Beef Mexican Tamales
Beef Tamales with Red Chile Sauce
NEW MEXICO RED CHILE SAUCE
Beef Tamales Recipe
Mexican Shredded Beef with Red Chiles
What is tamale sauce made of?
ABOUT TAMALE SAUCE
Traditional Tamale Sauce is made from red, dried chilies, garlic, and cumin. It begins by roasting peppers briefly in the oven, followed by a soak in water. Then, the chilies and water are blended into together with spices.
What kind of peppers are used in tamales?
Ripe, green serrano peppers, usually around 3 inches long, give a clean, fresh zip to the tamale without bullying the overall flavor. Milder than the eye-watering habanero, which is best in pepper sauces, but stronger than the jalapeno, which lends itself to stuffing, serranos offer an acceptable level of heat.
How many pounds of masa do you need for tamales?
Place 10 pounds of masa in a large plastic mixing bowl. Mix 1/4 cup water with baking powder in a cup held over the bowl with the dry masa until it fizzes, then pour mixture evenly over masa. Add 1/4 cup salt and work masa with hands to mix evenly.
What kind of olives do you use for tamales?
Traditional tamales will often have one green olive tucked in the filling. Eating these tamales can be kind of dicey, a variation of Russian roulette, because often the green olive will contain a seed.
Is red chile sauce the same as enchilada sauce?
Red enchilada sauce is a type of Mexican red chili sauce. Chili sauce is used as a general term for a spicy sauce that can be made of one of a variety of peppers.
Can you use enchilada sauce for tamales?
Remember you can use substitutions for the tamales. Beef, Chicken, or Pork. Store bought or homemade. You can use canned enchilada sauce or my homemade recipe.
How long do tamales steam for?
The gold standard of reheating tamales, steaming helps the Mexican delicacies retain their original flavor and texture. Fill your steamer with water, and turn the heat to medium. Keep your tamales in their husks and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, adding an extra 10 minutes if your tamales are frozen.
Are California chile pods hot?
California chiles are dried Anaheim chiles and closely akin to the New Mexico chile which is also a dried form of the fresh Anaheim chile. These chiles are quite mild, about 500 on the Scoville heat scale as opposed to the New Mexico red chile which is closer to about 2500.
What is Mexican red sauce made of?
It comes from a combination of dried spices, which are sautéed in oil to bring out their best, and umami-rich tomato paste. The cinnamon is optional since some people just don’t like it in savory applications, but just a pinch adds some lovely warmth and complexity.
How do you know when the masa for tamales is ready?
Test the masa by taking a small piece (1/2 teaspoon) and dropping it into a cup of warm water. If it floats it is ready; if it sinks, add a little more lard, beat for another minute and test it again. Repeat this process until the masa floats. Pour the masa mixture into a bigger bowl.
Can you freeze masa for tamales?
If you prefer to make your masa in advance, you can freeze it easily without compromising the quality. As long as it’s carefully packaged, masa will stay fresh in your freezer for 3 to 6 months. Beyond that, the quality and flavor will start to deteriorate.
How long does it take to make a tamale?
It takes usually between 1-2 hours to fully cook the tamales – just be sure to check around the 1.5 hour mark to see if the masa dough has kept the structure. The best way to do this is by taking out one tamale and opening up the husk – if the masa is mushy and has stuck to the husk, they need longer to cook.