Beef Tamales - Cindys Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef shoulder roast
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 onions (peeled and sliced)
• 1 garlic bulb (removed and peeled)
• 4 oz dried New Mexico chilies
• 2 oz ancho chiles
• 2 oz pasilla chiles
• 2 Tbsp cumin seed (toasted)
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 36 dried corn husks ((about 2 bags for 3 dozen))
• 4 C masa mix
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 C reserved beef broth (warm)
• 1 C vegetable shortening