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Tamale Cups

Paula Jones
Updated May 26, 2022
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Ready in only 35 minutes, our tamale cups are made with shredded beef, Old El Paso taco seasoning and taco sauce. Make in muffin cups for individual servings.

Tamale Cups

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups instant masa harina flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 3 cups leftover shredded cooked beef
  • 2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoons from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Taco Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco cheese
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, stir together flour and water until a dough ball forms, kneading dough if necessary. Divide dough into 12 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 1 ball in each muffin cup. Press dough in bottom and up side of each cup.
  • Step 
    3
    In another medium bowl, mix cooked beef, taco seasoning mix and taco sauce. Divide beef mixture evenly into dough-lined cups.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust cups are thoroughly baked.
  • Step 
    5
    Top each tamale cup with cheese and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

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