Hot Tamales

• 2 lb. ground meat
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 6 medium onions, blended
• 2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 8 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 1 (2 oz.) chili powder
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 c. yellow corn meal or masa
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 tsp. cumin powder
• 2 tsp. paprika

1. Put all ingredients in large bowl and mix well by hand.
2. Take about 1 tablespoon at a time.
3. Roll in yellow corn meal or masa. Wrap in papers.
4. Wet papers first so they will not be stiff.
5. Take string and tie 3 tamales together at a time.
6. Put tamales in large roasting pan.
7. Pour boiling water to completely cover all the tamales.
8. To the pot, add 1 can tomato sauce and 1 ounce chili powder.
9. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.

ground meat, red pepper, garlic powder, onions, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, chili powder, water, yellow corn meal, tomato sauce, cumin powder, paprika

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=6891 (may not work)