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.
Rating:
★★★★★ 17 votes
Comments:
Serves:
Approx. 12
Prep:
35 Min
Cook:
1 Hr 30 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Notes from the Test Kitchen:
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.
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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb
- ground beef
- 1 1/2 lb
- ground pork
- 1 1/2 c
- corn meal
- 3/4 c
- apple juice
- 1/2 c
- flour
- 2 tsp
- garlic powder
- 3 tsp
- chili powder
- 2 tsp
- cumin
- 2 tsp
- salt
- 2 tsp
- cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp
- cajun seasoning
- 60 oz
- V8 Juice
- 2 tsp
- chili powder
- 2 tsp
- cumin
- 1 tsp
- salt
- 1 tsp
- cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp
- cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp
- sugar
How to Make Tamale Balls
- 1In a large mixing bowl combine the first 11 ingredients to form tamale balls.
- 2Form into 1" balls and set aside.
- 3In a large pot combine the remaining ingredients for tamale ball sauce.
- 4Add 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.
- 5Alternate 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.
