FRIED TACO TAMALE BALLS

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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.