Traditional Tamales - Village Market

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 medium white onion diced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups cooked black beans, plus 2/3 cup cooking liquid (or two 15 oz. cans, undrained)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
• 2-1/3 cups Mexican melting cheese (queso Oaxaca or Asadero cheese) *May substitute with Monterey Jack if needed
• 4 cups Masa Harina
• 3 cups broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable broth, depending on what filling you are using in the tamales)
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1-1/3 cups lard
• 8 ounce package of dried corn husks