Craving tamales but don’t need a massive batch? This small portion recipe for Tamales Rojos de Res (Red Beef Tamales) is the perfect way to enjoy the rich, authentic flavors of Mexican tamales without ...

The masa, or dough, is a very important element: Be sure to use fresh masa preparada (prepared masa) and chuck roast, as this shreds easily. Gather the whole family to make the tamales — everyone ...

This particular recipe, adapted from what my mother and I remember of my tatarabuela’s (great-grandmother) tamales, is rather specifically for tamales as they are commonly made in Nogales, Sonora. It ...

There are so many delicious ways to use the pack of ground beef in your fridge. What's the best sidekick to ground beef? If you said "onions," then this is the recipe you'll want to make on repeat.

Many recipes use lard in the corn masa, but Martinez uses oil to slim down his version, which contains about 5 grams of fat. But he said the key to making a flavorful tamale is the meat. He describes ...

Most days, I call tamales a labor of love. On others, I call it Mexican currency. Something that manages to dirty every single dish one owns, stains clothing and counters the deepest shade of ...