Tamale Balls Recipe

Ingredients

1 30 35 12 30 Min Prep time: 35 Min Serves: Approx. 12
Ingredients
1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 lb ground beef
1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 lb ground pork
1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 c corn meal
3/4 3/4 3/4 c apple juice
1/2 1/2 1/2 c flour
2 2 2 tsp garlic powder
3 3 3 tsp chili powder
2 2 2 tsp cumin
2 2 2 tsp salt
2 2 2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 2 2 tsp cajun seasoning
60 60 60 oz V8 Juice
2 2 2 tsp chili powder
2 2 2 tsp cumin
1 1 1 tsp salt
1 1 1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1 1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 1 1 tsp sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl combine the first 11 ingredients to form tamale balls.

2. Form into 1" balls and set aside.

3. In a large pot combine the remaining ingredients for tamale ball sauce.

4. Add formed balls to sauce and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tamale balls are fully cooked. Tamale balls will increase in size due to the cornmeal and become like a tamale.

5. Alternate Cooking Directions: Follow steps one and two, and then combine sauce in a large slow cooker and add formed balls. Cook on high for five to six hours or until tamale balls are fully cooked.