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Name: Traditional Tamales de Carne con Guiso y Queso from Honduras
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Honduras
Ingredients: 4 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1/2 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons lard or shortening (optional, for fluffier tamales); 2 pounds beef, cubed (or pork if preferred); 1 large onion, diced; 3 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green chilies, seeded and chopped (or jalapeños); 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup shredded queso fresco or Mexican cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese; Several banana leaves (for steaming); Oil for greasing steamer trays

Tamales de Carne con Guiso y Queso

Honduras

Nationwide

Corn-based tamales filled with a meat and vegetable stew and cheese, wrapped in banana leaves.

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