Tamales
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbs. chili powder
2 1/2 Cups tomato juice
6 Cups boiling water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 Tbs chili powder
2 Cups yellow corn meal
16 oz package of dried corn husks (optional) softened by soaking in water (optional)
Brown beef. add onion and garlic and brown slightly. Ad 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 Tbs. chili powder and tomatoes. Cook slowly for 1 1/2 hours.
Make a mush of cornmeal, water, 2 ts. salt, 1/2 Tbs. chili powder. Cook 15 minutes, then let cool.
Grease strips of aluminum foil; (or use the corn husks that have been softened) Pat out the cornmeal on the foil. Place the meat mixture in the center and roll as for a tamale. Store in a cool place until ready to use. Tamales then can be heated in the oven or in a steamer.
