Amazing Beef Mexican Tamales - How To Make Homemade Tamales

"These Mexican Tamales are perfect for any occasion! Follow this easy step-by-step recipe (with pictures!) to whip up some delicious homemade beef tamales!..."

INGREDIENTS
16 corn husks plus one extra husk to make "tie" strips
sliced olives
2 to 3 pounds beef chuck or beef roast, cut into 2 inch cubes
4 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1 onion quartered
salt & pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups masa mix (I used Maseca Brand)
1 cup vegetable shortening or lard
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups broths reserved from cooked beef
7 dry guajillo peppers
3 dry ancho chile peppers
4 dry chiles de árbol
1 onion peeled and cut into quarters
6 garlic peeled
salt to taste
broth from the chile peppers
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