Name: Authentic Tamales de Verduras con Queso y Carne from Nicaragua
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (corn masa flour); 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound ground beef (or pork); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack); 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); 20 corn husks, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

Tamales de Verduras con Queso y Carne Nicaragua

Vegetable tamales with cheese and meat, wrapped in corn husks, often served during celebrations and holidays.

Nicaragua tamales

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