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Name: Traditional Tamales de Carne Asada from El Salvador
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (cornmeal flour); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening (for cooking); 1 pound beef (carne asada), thinly sliced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack); 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 1 small red bell pepper, diced; Several banana leaves (about 4); Cooking oil for steaming

Tamales de Carne Asada

El Salvador

Nationwide

Cornmeal tamales filled with grilled beef, cheese, and vegetables, wrapped in banana leaves.

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