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FRIED TACO TAMALE BALLS



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How to make Fried Taco Tamale Balls

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

adapted/ Fried Tamale on a Stick
Recipe by TheFoodinmyBeard
Rated 5.0 Stars
Prep Time: 40 min
Total Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Serving Size: 20 Tamale Balls
1 Pound Prepared Taco Meat
3 Cups Masa Harina with 1/4 tsp. salt
3 Cups Warm Water
1/4 Cup Butter
Oil for frying
Favorite taco cheese of your choice; shredded

Steps:

  • Make your favorite taco meat, whether it be with Old El Paso seasoning from a packet or a homemade spice blend with sauteed peppers and onions. Allow to cool.
  • Prepare tamale dough by mixing butter and masa harina and salt, then slowly adding the water. The dough should become wet and moldable. It should be around the consistency of peanut butter.
  • Flatten some dough in your hand, then add a spoonful of your taco meat, cheese, then wrap the dough around the meat forming a ball.
  • Steam your tamale balls for about two hours.
  • Remove the balls from the steamer, dredge in flour, and fry for a few minutes until browned on all sides,
  • Serve with salsa, or Con queso Cheese Dip; BE CREATIVE.

TACO BALLS



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Make and share this Taco Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hungrykitten

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 40 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
1/2-3/4 cup water
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 cups dry biscuit mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. (Do not cook ground beef).
  • Shape mixture into small balls.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 10.5, Sodium 139.9, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 3.7

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