Authentic Beef Tamales

Ingredients

• 6 pounds brisket
• 1 onion
• 6 cloves garlic peeled
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 6 peppercorns
• 8 dried ancho chiles
• 1 tablespoon seeds comino
• water to cover
• 1/2 pound lard
• 1 cup canola oil
• 6 pounds masa from tamale factory OR
• 4 pounds masa harina
• 1/2 pound lard Healthier option: 2 cups canola oil
• 6 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups broth from beef filling
• 3 pounds corn husks /hojas
• hot water to cover

Nutrition

• Calories : 390 calories
• Carbohydrate : 51 grams
• Cholesterol : 30 milligrams
• Fat : 15 grams
• Fiber : 7 grams
• Protein : 14 grams
• SaturatedFat : 4.5 grams
• Sodium : 370 milligrams
• Sugar : 1 grams