Name: Traditional Tamales de Carne con Queso y Vegetables y Plantas y Arroz from El Salvador
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal (masa harina); 1 cup water (for masa); 1/2 cup lard or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds beef, cubed; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup rice, rinsed; 2 plantains, peeled and sliced; 20 banana leaves (fresh or dried); 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional); 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Tamales de Carne con Queso y Vegetables y Plantas y Arroz El Salvador

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

El Salvador tamales

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