Chili colorado tamales (green chile tamales)

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBeef broth
quartMild chili powder
1⅛cupHot chili powder
quartLard
4quartsFlour
36poundsShredded beef
12quartsRed chili sauce (i.e. Las
9quartsMasa
quartMelted lard
12poundsCorn husks (about 1 dozen)
144eaches12\"x12\" sheets of waxed
to2 tbsp. of filling. Makes 1 dozen tamales. Palmas)
¼cupSalt
¼cupOregano
¼cupGarlic powder
¼cupBlack pepper
12quartsCoarsely chopped black olives
eachPt Baking powder
quartSalt paper

Directions

MASA MIXTURE

FOR TAMALES

Mix beef broth with both chili powders and add rest of ingredients.

Simmer for 1 hour and let cool. This makes enough filling for several dozen tamales. Can be frozen. Whe ready to make tamales, combine masa, lard, baking powder and salt. Beat with an electric mixer. If mixture is too thick, add Spanish chili sauce or beef broth to moisten. Consistency should be similar to cream of wheat. To prepare tamales, use directions for Green corn tamales for folding and rolling, except use about 2 tbsp. of maxa on the corn husk, then add Formatted for Compu-Chef v2.01 by Jess Poling Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 12 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 1:00 Cholesterol per serving: Marks:

Submitted By JESS POLING On 01-18-95