Saturday, February 26, 2011

The Infamous Salvadorean Tamales

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/2 bag of banana leaves
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 can of tomato soup
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 tablespoon of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of chili powder
  • 1 can of whole kernel corn, drain
  • 1/2 cup of chopped bell pepper
  • frying pan
  • baking string
  • refried beans

    How to Cook Salvadoran Tamales

  1. Pan fry ground beef and onion in skillet until lightly brown. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add tomato soup, water, seasonings, corn and green pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Place a portion of the meat mixture in banana leaves. Fold and secure by wrapping a baking string around the tamale.
  4. Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees, for approximately 20-25 minutes; until banana leaves are slightly brown around the edges.
  5. Serve with re-fried beans or favorite Mexican side dish.

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