BBQ Beef Tamale Filling
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
This works great with cheaper cuts of meat like chuck, shank, or brisket. Stay away from something like rib eye. Don't limit yourself to just using this for for tamales. It can be used in kreplach, egg rolls, or just put on a hamburger bun and eaten as a sandwich.
Course:
Filling, Main Course, Sauce, Side, Snack
Cuisine:
BBQ, Latin, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword:
tamales
Servings: 3 Cups of Filling
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Shredded Beef Leftover chuck roast, or pot roast work great. You could use brisket but stay away from the pricey cuts like rib roasts.
- 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Large Onion Chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic Chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper Diced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil For sauteing
Special Equipment
- 1 Medium Sauce Pan With Lid
Instructions
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Add the olive oil to medium sauce pot and place over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until the onions start to brown.
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Add the garlic and bell pepper to the pot and continue sauteing until the peppers start to soften and the garlic starts to brown.
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Add the beef, BBQ sauce, and water. Turn down to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent burning. Allow to cool before using as filling