Mini Tamale Bites
Mini Tamale Bites give you all the flavor of classic tamales without the wrapping and steaming.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound beef, pork, or chicken cooked, shredded
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
- cotija and cilantro for garnish
For the cups:
- 1 cup masa corn flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F(175°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil. Once hot, saute the onion and garlic for 2-4 minutes. Add the shredded meat and enchilada sauce. Stir to combine. Lower the heat and simmer until all the liquid in rendered out, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the masa, baking powder, salt, and cumin together in a bowl. Add the water and mix to a crumbly consistency.
- Lay out a piece of plastic wrap. Form the masa into a block, about 1/2” high on the plastic wrap. Cut it into 16 squares. Set the squares on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until firm and starting to brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes, then top with the enchilada mixture.
- Garnish with crumbled cotija and cilantro. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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