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Leftover Turkey Tamales

Leftover Turkey Tamales

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 85 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 3 cups masa harina
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup corn oil
    • 1 quart turkey broth, divided

  • Filling

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 ½ cups finely chopped cooked turkey
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

STEPS

1

Soak corn husks in a bowl of warm water until softened, about 1 hour; drain.

2

Whisk masa, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt in a bowl; stir in corn oil and 3 ½ cups broth, 1 cup at a time, until dough is smooth and the consistency of thick peanut butter.

3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.

4

Mix turkey, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne with reserved ½ cup turkey broth until moistened.

5

Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon dough in the center of each corn husk; top with 1 heaping tablespoon turkey filling. Roll husk around dough and filling, tucking the bottom. Tie with a corn husk strip or string.

6

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water just below the bottom of the steamer. Stand tamales upright, cover, and steam until cooked through, about 1 hour.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

442

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 28
    Fats

💡 Use leftover turkey from holiday meals to reduce waste.Ensure the masa dough is the right consistency (similar to thick peanut butter) for easy spreading.Freeze cooked tamales for later use. They can be reheated in the microwave or by steaming.For spicier tamales, adjust the cayenne pepper to taste.