Ingredients

  • 7 onions
  • 1 large garlic bulb
  • 4 qt. water
  • 5 to 6 lb. ground meat
  • 3 oz. chili powder
  • 2 oz. Accent
  • 2 Tbsp. oregano
  • 6 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. black pepper
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. cumin
  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. yellow cornmeal

Method

  • Grind or put through blender the onions and garlic.
  • Add to meat.
  • Add spices; add 2 quarts water.
  • Cook and simmer for 1 hour. Add 2 quarts water; add 4 tablespoons shortening.
  • Return to boil. Stir in meal gradually to avoid lumps.
  • When mixture pulls away from sides of pot, cool and roll into tamales.
  • Can be frozen.