Chile Con Carne Para Tamales
 
Chile-Meat Filling

Yield: 
Approximately 6 cups         
Cooking Time: 
Approximately 45 minutes
Temperature: Medium
                    
1 1/2 pounds beef or pork,          
2 cups meat broth
  stewed and shredded               
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lard                  
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon flour                  
1/4 teaspoon comino
1/2 cup Red Chile Powder*           
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1. Combine meat and lard 
in a large skillet and fry 
meat at medium
heat until browned.
2. Add the flour to meat 
and cook for 1 minute, 
stirring constantly.
3. Add the chile powder, broth, 
and seasonings to the meat. 
Cook at medium heat for 
approximately 30 minutes, 
stirring constantly until
the mixture has thickened.

Use immediately or refrigerate overnight. 

Same spices can be used for bean, chicken, 
turkey and vegetable tamales. 

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