I hate wasting time, don’t you? I consider time my greatest asset and get flustered when it’s wasted on things I don’t value, instead of the people and pursuits I truly love. This may sometimes come across as inflexible… However, I like to consider myself charmingly efficient rather than difficult. wink
Why We Love Mini Tamales
Today’s Mini Tamale Bites are a time saver on two levels. Do you know how excited that makes a person like me?
- Compared to traditional tamales, this recipe cuts the time in half! The prep work is much quicker, and so is the cooking time.
- This recipe starts with cooked shredded meat. That generally means leftovers from another meal, such as a beef roast, pulled pork, grilled chicken, or even take-out! So when you prepare one meal during the week, you are getting a head-start on the Mini Tamales as appetizers for your weekend gathering. Isn’t that exciting!?! For further appeal, these cute little tamale bites are slightly spicy, hearty, and perfect for cool weather. Every time I take Mini Tamales to an event, they disappear in no time. Add this Tamale Bites Recipe to your fall party or game-day menu this year. They will save you time, which you can spend on the people you love.
Ingredients for Mini Tamales
For the Filling:
Shredded beef, pork, or chicken Butter Onion, chopped Garlic, minced Masa (corn flour) Tomato paste Ground cumin Fresh thyme leaves Chipotle pepper, chopped Sour cream Fresh lime juice Salt and pepper
For the Masa Shell:
Masa (corn flour) Baking powder Salt Ground cumin Beef stock Vegetable shortening, melted Crumbled Queso Fresco to garnish
How To Make Mini Tamales
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