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Mama Julia Tamale Tacos

A fun twist on taco night using Mama Julia tamales crisped on the griddle and tucked into warm tortillas with fresh toppings.

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Mama Julia Tamale Tacos

20 minutes Serves 4 Easy

A fun twist on taco night using Mama Julia tamales crisped on the griddle and tucked into warm tortillas with fresh toppings.

Heating Instructions

Heat Mama Julia Tamales according to package instructions.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1 of 6

    Heat the Tamales
    Prepare the Mama Julia Pork Tamales according to package instructions and carefully remove the corn husks.

  2. 2

    Step 2 of 6

    Crisp the Tamales
    Slice each tamale into 2–3 thick pieces. Heat oil in a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and cook the tamale pieces for about 2 minutes per side until lightly browned and crisp.

  3. 3

    Step 3 of 6

    Warm the Tortillas
    Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet for about 20–30 seconds per side.

  4. 4

    Step 4 of 6

    Build the Tacos
    Place the crispy tamale pieces inside each tortilla.

  5. 5

    Step 5 of 6

    Add the Toppings
    Top with avocado, queso fresco, pickled red onions, cilantro and salsa roja.

  6. 6

    Step 6 of 6

    Serve
    Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and serve immediately.

This Recipe Features

Pork Tamales

Pork Tamales

I make my pork tamales with carefully selected pork shoulder, slow-cooked until tender and shredded for the perfect bite. The pork is blended with a rich, traditional chile sauce, wrapped in stone-ground corn masa and finished by hand in a corn husk.

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