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| Beef Tamales Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved Show: Food 911 Episode: Tamale Tragedy in Boulder CO Overall User Rating:  |
Lots of work but easy
12/31/2006 at 02:51pm
User: Carlene from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
I hadn't ever made tamales before but had seen it done on T.V. before so I felt that I could muddle through. This recipe, however, answered all of my questions as I was preparing the tamales and they were delicious.
THIS IS A WINNER!
12/29/2004 at 09:21pm
User: SUE from mayer, AZ User Rating:
TAMALES ARE TIME INTENSIVE BUT WELL WORTH THE EFFORT! EVERYONE WHO HAS HAD THEM, SAY THEY ARE EXCELLENT. GREAT FLAVOR AND AUTHENTIC!
Very Good
12/29/2004 at 06:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Turned out great and the family loved them.
The best ever.
12/22/2004 at 07:40pm
User: KIMBERLY from Quartz Hill, CA User Rating:
After having several hispanic friends tell me I was crazy to make my own masa, that I should buy it prepared, I made this recipe anyway. They are honestly the best tamales I've ever eaten. I can say that modestly, because the recipe came from Tyler Florence. I substituted pork for the beef, and must have made mine larger, because the recipe only made 1 1/2 dozen, not 3 dozen. I made 3 batches of masa, and only doubled the meat and sauce. Wonderful!
Great
12/19/2004 at 04:01pm
User: MICAELA from Las Vegas, NM User Rating:
Great recipe it is easy to follow!
You're #1
12/17/2006 at 06:03pm
User: Cindy from Glendale, AZ User Rating:
Out of all of the other chefs that "claim" to know how to make tamales, you are the only one who uses the basic ingredients and kept it simple. I've been making tamales the last 30-40 yrs with my mother and now I'm doing it with my cousins. I'm of Mexican & Indian American descent. Thanks for keeping it traditional. I don't understand why the other chefs use extra "weird" ingredients. You're #1!
Turned out Great
12/13/2006 at 08:25pm
User: Polly from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
This is my first Tamales making by myself, and I used 5 lb of pork. It turned out successfully after 7 hrs. Qty-52. I had to add a bit more flavor in the sauce - more salt, a bit of sugar and 2 full lime juice. My family loved it.
Delicious & Great
12/11/2006 at 10:51pm
User: Sara from Auburn, WA User Rating:
Awesome and authentic, and I'm Mexican so I know what I'm talking about. GREAT
beef tamales
12/07/2005 at 10:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very close to how grandma used to make.Although time consuming, well worth it.
ooohh la la tamales
11/12/2005 at 08:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
these are tasty quick and easy directions for a first time tamale maker. spice it up a little or keep it simple.
needs flavor
11/10/2005 at 01:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good, needs a touch of and cayenne, add the spices from chorizo tamales
MMM MMMM GOOD
10/25/2005 at 06:28pm
User: Amber from Flowery Branch, GA User Rating:
I loved the tamales that i made from Tyler's recipe. It's amazing what a person can do when cooking with the right ingredients. Tyler Florence makes it really come together.
beef tamales
10/20/2004 at 11:38am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this recipe was very easy to follow.
tamale
10/13/2004 at 04:37pm
User: BILL from Cordova, TN User Rating:
very good tamale recipe
Sonja from Pueblo,CO
10/06/2006 at 05:36pm
User: SONJA from Pueblo West, CO User Rating:
I have always wanted to make tamales since I grew up eating them in CO. I could never get anyone to teach me how. This is a great recipe. They turned out wonderful the very first time. Thanks sooo-much.
the best and authentic
10/06/2005 at 03:43pm
User: Kay from Cordova, TN User Rating:
this is the best and closest to the real authentic recipe to prepare and the easiest.
WOW - Warning Labor Intensive!!!
09/24/2007 at 11:43pm
User: Sherry from Oceanside, CA User Rating:
These are WONDERFUL. When you bite into them, they taste like authentic mexican tamales (and I should know I live in San Diego.) I suggest you prepare this in batches, make the meat the day before, otherwise it is too much. I also had 1/2 of my beef mixture left over (I think I may of used a tad bit too much mesa) so I froze it to use for next time. I also ended up throwing away 1 packet of the corn husks. Be sure to season the chili sauce with salt and a dash of pepper, then add to meat. Bon Appetit.
GREAT!!!
09/06/2004 at 09:05pm
User: ANNE from Ruston, LA User Rating:
These are very good!! We really loved them!! I made extra to freeze, but they never made it there!!
First time attempting tamales
08/27/2006 at 11:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The tamales were edible but masa needed more salt.It was fun to try making them & I'll try again.They take a little work,time patience,etc. but worth it in the end.
Great
08/01/2004 at 11:19pm
User: NEADOM from Charleston, SC User Rating:
The Chile Sauce is what makes it!
Excellent
07/25/2006 at 10:38pm
User: Cathryn from Sparta, TN User Rating:
these tasted like the homemade ones i used to get in San Antonio. Very good!!
Definitely a "keeper" recipe!
06/24/2007 at 04:47pm
User: Michele from Riverside, CA User Rating:
I don't rate recipes often, and I make my own Masa for Tamales even less. However, I had to drop a note regarding this recipe. VERY easy to do, and an OUTSTANDING flavor. Yes, they are time consuming, but well worth it! The only adaptations I made with this recipe is that I made a little extra of the "chile sauce" and added some to the masa mix for extra color and flavor. Also...., I added a tablespoon or so of Beef Bouillion powder to the masa, although I dare say it probably didn't need it. My husband took these to work, and they went so fast that others continued to come up to him and ask, "When are you bringing more in"!! I've already got plans to make another batch for the upcoming fourth of July Holiday get together for my family.
Awsome Beef Tamales
06/14/2005 at 10:45am
User: Krista from leavenworth, KS User Rating:
It took me all day to make the tamales but when I was finished and sat down for dinner I got nothing but compliments. Really good recipe my husband said they tasted just like the one he remembered eating when he was younger.
Awesome Tamales
05/22/2004 at 09:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the first time I attempted to make tamales. They turned out great. The preparation was a bit time consuming but well worth it. If you have someone you like to cook with this is a great recipe to try together.
Mmm mmm good!!!
04/26/2008 at 07:01pm
User: Andrea from Clackamas, OR User Rating:
Some things I learned while making these tamales are: Use a stand mixer if you have one, I used a kitchen aid mixer and the dough turned out very smooth, I couldn't imagine having to mix the dough by hand. And the beef broth was cold not warm when I added it to the mix and it didn't seem to make a difference. Second: After cooking the meat and adding the sauce I tasted it and it wasn't salty enough for me so I added more. Almost too much, make sure that if you do add more salt to do it in very small amounts and to mix it very well. I didn't and I'm sure that's why it came out a bit too salty. Third: I think on the first batch that I steamed I spread the Masa too thin, so when they were done (after only an hour) the filling came out a bit or it didn't seal properly. The second batch I spread it a little thicker and it turned out fine. I will surely be making these again. They are time consuming but not difficult. Best to break it up over a couple of days.
Added extra
04/15/2005 at 08:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added tomatillos to tone down the sauce and used prepared masa and it was just as good. Will make again.
Just like Grandma used to make...
04/13/2007 at 10:22pm
User: RANDI from Rock Hill, SC User Rating:
I haven't had a good tamale in years, since I moved to the East Coast. I decided on trying this recipe and I am so happy that I did. Tyler never has let me down, this was a million times better than any local restaurant. It is worth all the effort because you get what you put into food. I LOVE them, they are just like my Grandmothers.
Best yet!
04/06/2006 at 03:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We've tried other beef tamale recipes, but this is the best one yet.
authentic
04/05/2005 at 01:11pm
User: alison from farmingdale, NY User Rating:
This recipe takes a little time, but well worth the effort. Bring me back to the days when I lived in the south west. I loved it.
Yummy
04/04/2006 at 10:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love these!
Made 22 DOZEN!!!!
03/13/2006 at 07:22pm
User: laura from Central POint, OR User Rating:
After looking over the recipe I noticed it was very similar to the one my family uses, so I was sure I could make and enjoy plenty. Turns out, I was right. However, I recommend seasoning your meat with more than salt and pepper;try some oregano make it more authentic. Also, if you plan on feeding them to kids, you can use New Mexico Mild Chiles as your sole chile. If you do, they'll be mild enough for your little ones. I also made about 1/2 of mine with chunks of Pepper Jack cheese instead of the meat and they are great!
AMAZINGLY Good!
02/24/2008 at 08:20pm
User: Dyanna from Framingham, MA User Rating:
I have never made tamales before -- in fact, I didn't even think I cared for them that much . . . HOWEVER, my husband DOES like them. So I devoted two days to this process, and I was rewarded with the happiest husband anyone has ever seen. And yes! I loved them too. It's a lot of work, no question. Still, I have never been so proud of anything I have made -- and I cook a lot! DO IT! Finally, as much as I want to think that Tyler is a bit ofay, he really does have amazing recipes!
Excellent recipe for real tamale lover
02/09/2006 at 11:48am
User: Amber from columbia, ME User Rating:
I substituted pork and wow, great tamales. The whole family was impressed! Takes some time but worth every minute.
Good Tamales
01/15/2006 at 06:38pm
User: FRED from Dearborn, MI User Rating:
This was delisous but a lot of work. Non the less I it was worth furit of our labor.
fantastic !
01/04/2006 at 05:06pm
User: Phyllis from Memphis, TN User Rating:
the taste was magnifico!
