Ingredients

• 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef
  
• 1 package taco seasoning
  
• 2 cups instant corn masa
  
• 1 1/3 cup chicken broth, warm
  
• 1 tsp baking powder
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp cumin
  
• 2/3 cup shortening
  
  

Cooking

1. Brown ground beef and add taco seasonings as indicated on the package.
   
2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Add shortening and broth. Stir vigorously until well mixed.
   
3. To prepare tamales, cut aluminum foil into 5 inch squares. Add a spoonful of masa to the middle of the foil and flatten almost to the edges. Add meat filling and roll.
   
4. Steam for 20-30 minutes.
   
   

Recipe Courtesy of Paulette Akers - Woodford County