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Name: Authentic Tamales de Carne con Queso from El Salvador
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 cups warm water; 2 lbs beef, cubed; 1 large onion, diced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (e.g., Oaxaca or Queso Chihuahua); 1/4 cup corn kernels; 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped; 2 ears of corn, husked and sliced; Several banana leaves (or large parchment paper sheets)

Tamales de Carne con Queso

El Salvador

Nationwide

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

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