Picadillo Tamales

Name: Picadillo Tamales
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped; 500 grams ground beef; 1/2 cups potato, in small cubes, cooked; 1/2 cups carrot, in small cubes, cooked; 1 cup tomato purée; salt and pepper; corn husks; 1 kilo masa dough; sour cream; cheese, shredded

Mara Alpizar

Try these picadillo tamales and fall in love with their practicality and flavor combination!

This recipe is a gem of Mexican cuisine, making them ideal for a special occasion, but also for dates like Candlemas. What’s the best part? The picadillo with which the tamales are stuffed has an unparalleled flavor and will win you over with the combination of beef, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and more.

At Kiwilimon, we know there are over 500 varieties of tamales throughout the country; however, these picadillo tamales will become a classic in your kitchen. Prepare them for a family meal, Candlemas, or a Christmas posada.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 29-01-2025

Preparation

20 mins

55 mins

Medium

Sauté the onion and garlic in a pan with a bit of oil for 2 minutes, then add the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes or until it starts to change color. Incorporate the potatoes, carrots, tomato puree, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes or until all ingredients are well cooked. Set aside and let cool. Place a bit of tamal dough on a previously hydrated corn husk, add some picadillo, and close it. Place the tamales in a steamer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes or until fully cooked. Serve the picadillo tamales and accompany with cream and cheese.