Mini Tamale Bites
These Mini Tamale Bites have all the flavor you’re craving, tender masa, savory shredded meat, and a little kick from enchilada sauce, baked into perfectly portioned bites.
Servings: 16 Cups
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound beef, pork, or chicken cooked, shredded
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
- cotija and cilantro for garnish
For the cups:
- 1 cup masa corn flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F(175°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil. Once hot, saute the onion and garlic for 2-4 minutes. Add the shredded meat and enchilada sauce. Stir to combine. Lower the heat and simmer until all the liquid in rendered out, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the masa, baking powder, salt, and cumin together in a bowl. Add the water and mix to a crumbly consistency.
- Lay out a piece of plastic wrap. Form the masa into a block, about 1/2” high on the plastic wrap. Cut it into 16 squares. Set the squares on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until firm and starting to brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes then top with the enchilada mixture.
- Garnish with crumbled cotija and cilantro. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg