Tamale Balls
By
Stacey Lawson
@slawson
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Whenever we have a get together I am asked to bring tamale balls. Here in New Orleans hot tamales are a delicacy. Tamale balls are very spicy and very delicious cousin to the hot tamale. They are a great appetizer but you can also put a few on a roll and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and you have a very spicy sandwich.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
What a great appetizer! Imagine all the yummy deliciousness of a tamale in a bite-size package. These do have a bit of a kick, so adjust the heat to your liking.
Rating:
★★★★★ 18 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
Approx. 12
Prep:
35 Min
Cook:
1 Hr 30 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbground beef
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1 1/2 lbground pork
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1 1/2 ccorn meal
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3/4 capple juice
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1/2 cflour
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2 tspgarlic powder
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3 tspchili powder
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2 tspcumin
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2 tspsalt
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2 tspcayenne pepper
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2 tspcajun seasoning
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60 ozV8 Juice
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2 tspchili powder
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2 tspcumin
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1 tspsalt
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1 tspcayenne pepper
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1 tspcajun seasoning
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1 tspsugar
How to Make Tamale Balls
- In a large mixing bowl combine the first 11 ingredients to form tamale balls.
- Form into 1" balls and set aside.
- In a large pot combine the remaining ingredients for tamale ball sauce.
- Add formed balls to sauce and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tamale balls are fully cooked. Tamale balls will increase in size due to the cornmeal and become like a tamale.
- Alternate Cooking Directions:
Follow steps one and two, and then combine sauce in a large slow cooker and add formed balls. Cook on high for five to six hours or until tamale balls are fully cooked.
