This recipe is to prepare delicious beef tamales for you to enjoy with your family or friends. Take advantage if you got to bring the tamales for pulling the little figurine in the Rosca de Reyes and surprise them with these new flavors.
Add enough cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
As soon as it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Let it cook for 3 1/2 hours, until the meat has softened.
Remove the meat, strain the broth, and reserve 5 cups.
Wait for the meat to cool and shred it.
Meanwhile, place the corn husks in a large container and cover with hot water.
Let soak for 3 hours, until soft and flexible.
You can place something heavy on the husks to ensure they soak well.
Toast the ancho chiles in a skillet or cast iron griddle, making sure not to burn them.
Let cool and remove the stems and seeds.
Grind in a molcajete or food processor.
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
Add the flour and let it brown slightly.
Pour in 1 cup of beef broth and stir until achieving a homogeneous consistency. Add the chiles, cumin, chopped garlic, oregano, crushed chili, vinegar, and salt.
Add the shredded meat and cover. Let it cook for 45 minutes on low heat.
Place the lard and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy.
Add the corn flour and beat on mixing speed until well combined. Slowly pour in the 5 cups of the liquid in which the meat was cooked, until achieving a slightly wet dough.
Drain the water from the corn husks. Open one with the tip facing up and spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the dough on 2/3 of the husk.
Place 1 tablespoon of meat in the center of the dough. Close it in a cross shape and finally fold the tip.
Tie with kitchen twine or strips of corn husks.
Place the tamales in the steamer with enough boiling water and cook for approximately 1 hour, or until the dough is firm and holds its shape.
Check that the pot does not run out of water.
Serve immediately without unwrapping. You can refrigerate or freeze any leftover tamales. Use a resealable plastic bag.
Nutritional Information
* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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