Name: Authentic Tamales de Carne y Queso Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless beef, cubed; 1 large onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground chili powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 10 corn husks, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes; Cooking string (approx. 1 yard)

Tamales de Carne y Queso Guatemala

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with beef and cheese.

Guatemala tamales

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