Name: Authentic Tamal de Cazuela Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Masa Dough:**; 4 cups instant corn masa flour (Maseca); 3 cups warm water (or broth for more flavor); 1 cup pork lard (or vegetable shortening); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; *For the Filling (Relleno):**; 1 lb pork shoulder or chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 2 cups chicken or pork broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper; *For the Topping (Guiso):**; 2 cups salsa roja (store-bought or homemade); 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Oaxaca cheese; ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for serving); Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Tamal de Cazuela 🇲🇽 Mexico

A casserole-style tamal made with layers of masa and fillings.

Baked traditional

Made with

Masa meat vegetables spices

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