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Shredded Beef Tamales with Mole Sauce

Shredded Beef Tamales with Mole Sauce
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Challenging
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
45 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
9 hr
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 tamales

Delicious beef brisket is slow-cooked until extra tender and then shredded for these authentic beef tamales. Serve topped with mole sauce for added flavor.

Shredded Beef Tamales with Mole Sauce is a sumptuous and traditional dish that will transport you to the heart of Mexican cuisine. This recipe from Official ABUELITA™ brings together the delicate process of slow-cooking beef brisket until it's exceptionally tender before shredding it into savory, melt-in-your-mouth tamales. These tamales are perfect for special occasions like Christmas, Day of the Dead, or Three Kings Day, and they are an ideal choice for hearty tamales for mole.

The tamale with mole experience is elevated by the luscious mole sauce recipe for tamales, made with well-balanced aromatics and spices. The complexity of the mole for tamales recipe finds a delightful harmony with NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink and NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules, creating layers of rich, deep flavors that make each bite a feast for the senses.

Add a bit of MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon for a savory punch that complements the hearty beef brisket, and sprinkle on some toasted sesame seeds for a touch of nutty warmth. These tamales with mole are sure to become a family favorite, and tackling this challenging recipe will reward you with a soul-satisfying, genuine taste of Mexico.

Ideal for celebrating holidays and occasions, Shredded Beef Tamales with Mole Sauce is a dish that embodies tradition, requiring a bit of skill but delivering a beautiful payoff in flavor and authenticity.

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