Homestyle Hot Tamales

• 3 lbs ground chuck
• 4 medium onions, finely chopped
• 3 ounces chili powder
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 -5 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup cornmeal, plain, plus more for rolling

1. Mix by hand in a large bowl the meat, onion, 2 ounces chili powder, 1 can tomato sauce, water, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne and 1/2 cup corn meal. Prepare two shallow bowls, one with water and one with additional plain corn meal. Take about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture at a time and shape into a small log. Roll lightly in additional corn meal.
2. Roll in paper that has been passed through water (one paper at a time). Close one end and roll up, folding remaining edge under. Put tamales in rows in opposite directions in a large roaster that can be covered and used on the stove.
3. Bring two quarts water to a boil and add remaining tomato sauce and 1 ounce chili powder. Cover tamales with mixture, adding more water if needed. Cover and simmer for 2 hours on stovetop. Serve warm with buttered crackers. Tamales re-warm well in microwave.

ground chuck, onions, chili powder, tomato sauce, water, salt, black pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, cornmeal

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homestyle-hot-tamales-383876 (may not work)