Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • TAMALE BALLS
  • 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef
  • 1 1/2 pound(s) ground pork
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup(s) apple juice
  • 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoon(s) chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon(s) cumin
  • 2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon(s) Cajun seasoning
  • SAUCE
  • 60 ounce(s) V8 Juice
  • 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon(s) cumin
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon(s) sugar

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the first 11 ingredients to form tamale balls.
  • Form into 1" balls and set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine the remaining ingredients for tamale ball sauce.
  • 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.
  • 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.