"Unlike Mexican tamales, these Mississippi morsels are heavily spiced and stewed rather than steamed. Our winning spice mixture—a combination of chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, sugar, salt, and pepper—goes into the cornmeal and butter dough (lightened with baking powder), as well as the… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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24 corn husks
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1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons sugar
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3/4 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) yellow cornmeal
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons cold water