Dinner for 24

Braised Guajillo Lamb Tamales

Name: Braised Guajillo Lamb Tamales
Total time: 360 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lb boneless lamb shoulder roast; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 dried guajillo chiles; 1 white onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 cup lard or vegetable oil; 3 carrots; 2 stalks celery; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 lb dried corn husks; 6 cups masa harina; 10 cups beef broth; 1 cup lard; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tbsp kosher salt

$9.87for 4360 minServes 24

Tender guajillo-braised lamb fills savory masa tamales, which are wrapped in corn husks and steamed until firm.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Lamb, 3.5 lb$9.99/lb typical	3.5 lb	$34.97Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.51Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Broth, 100 oz$0.07/oz typical	100 oz	$6.97Typical price
	Corn kernels, 8 oz$0.09/oz typical	8 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Cornmeal, 30 oz$0.08/oz typical	30 oz	$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$59.21

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegarOlive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

360 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
24servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter Spring

Typical price

$2.47 per serving$9.87 for 4

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Ingredients

3 1/2 lb boneless lamb shoulder roast
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 dried guajillo chiles
1 white onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup lard or vegetable oil
3 carrots
2 stalks celery
2 cups beef broth
1/2 lb dried corn husks
6 cups masa harina
10 cups beef broth
1 cup lard
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp kosher salt

Steps

Soak the corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes, keeping them submerged.
Simmer the guajillo chiles, onion, garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, and water for 15 minutes, then blend until smooth.
Season and brown the lamb in one-quarter cup lard or oil in a large Dutch oven for 10 minutes.
Add the chile sauce, carrots, celery, and two cups beef broth, cover, and braise at 325 F for 3 hours, until tender and at least 145 F.
Shred the lamb and stir it into the braising sauce.
Mix the masa harina, ten cups beef broth, one cup lard, baking powder, and salt into a soft dough.
Spread dough on the husks, fill with lamb, fold the husks, and steam the tamales for 75 minutes.

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