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Burke's Tamales
Makes 2 to 2-1/2 dozen
Your masa recipe, enough for 2 to 3 dozen tamales
56to 64 corn husks, soaked in water for 1/2-hr. (may use parchment paper)
Shredded chicken or beef fillings

The corn husks: Drain husks, pat dry. Tear 24 to 30 strips, 1/6-in. wide each, from 4 husks for tying tamales. Place 2 husks together, large ends overlapping 2 in. Repeat. The shredded chicken filling:
1T. olive oil
1-1/4t. chile pepper
1/8t. oregano, ground
1/4t. garlic powder
1t. cumin, ground
1/8t. allspice, ground
1/2t. red pepper, ground
1-1/2t. paprika, ground
1/2t. cracked red pepper
1/2t. sugar
2T. water
1lb. Tezzata Shredded Seasoned Chicken Breast, thawed
4oz. tomato sauce

Add all ingredients, except water, chicken, and tomato sauce to skillet. Over moderately high heat, lightly sautŽ spice. Add water and chicken and stir until thoroughly combined. Add tomato sauce and heat through.

The shredded beef filling:
2T. olive oil
1c. onions, chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
1t. cracked red pepper
1t. chile powder
1/2t. cumin, ground
1/2t. black pepper
1lb. Tezzata Shredded Seasoned Beef, thawed
8oz. canned diced tomatoes

Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion, garlic, and spices and sautŽ until tender, but not brown. Add thawed, shredded beef and stewed tomatoes. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.

To assemble and cook tamales: Divide dough evenly between the husks and spread in the center, leaving 1 inch at each end uncovered. Place desired filling on top of dough and roll corn husks so the filling is completely enclosed. Twist and tie each end with corn husk strips. Steam for 30 to 35 minutes. The tamales are done when dough comes cleanly away from the sides.

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