Spicy Tamale Bites with Zesty Sauce
These irresistible Spicy Tamale Bites are a perfect crowd-pleaser, expertly combining ground beef and hot pork sausage with savory spices and cornmeal for a flavor-packed appetizer. This recipe, shared by a devoted mom from Brother Martin High School, promises to be a hit at any gathering, be it a game day party, holiday celebration, or casual get-together. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor, enhanced by a zesty sauce that keeps everyone coming back for more. Prepare to impress your guests with these deliciously unique bites that are guaranteed to disappear before you know it!
48
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
ground beef (chuck)
1 lb (raw)
hot pork Jimmy Dean sausage
1 lb (raw)
yellow cornmeal
1.5 cups (uncooked)
spicy hot V8
6 ounces (liquid)
flour
0.5 cup (uncooked)
garlic powder
1 teaspoon (dry)
chili powder
4 teaspoons (dry)
cumin
4 teaspoons (dry)
salt
4 teaspoons (dry)
cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon (dry)
spicy hot V8 (for sauce)
40 ounces (liquid)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, hot sausage, cornmeal, 6 ounces of spicy hot V8, flour, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
2
Preheat a large roaster pot over medium heat. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them in the roaster pot in a single layer.
3
In a separate bowl, stir together the remaining 40 ounces of spicy hot V8, along with additional chili powder, cumin, and salt to make the sauce.
4
Pour the zesty sauce over the layered tamale balls, ensuring they are evenly coated.
5
Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 50 to 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the tamale bites to cook through. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spicy Tamale Bites?
Spicy Tamale Bites are a flavor-packed appetizer made from ground beef, hot pork sausage, cornmeal, and spices, served in a zesty V8-based sauce.
What types of meat are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses one pound of ground beef chuck and one pound of hot pork Jimmy Dean sausage.
What brand of sausage is recommended?
The recipe specifically recommends hot pork Jimmy Dean sausage.
What type of cornmeal should I use?
You should use 1.5 cups of uncooked yellow cornmeal.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 48 tamale bites.
What is the primary liquid used in the sauce?
The primary liquid for both the mixture and the sauce is spicy hot V8 juice.
How much V8 is used in the tamale bite mixture?
6 ounces of spicy hot V8 are mixed directly into the meat and cornmeal mixture.
How much V8 is required for the zesty sauce?
40 ounces of spicy hot V8 are used to create the sauce that the bites cook in.
Is this recipe baked in an oven?
No, this is a stove-top recipe cooked in a large roaster pot.
How long do the tamale bites need to cook?
The tamale bites should be cooked for 50 to 60 minutes.
What size should the tamale balls be?
The mixture should be rolled into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
What spices are needed for the tamale bites?
The spice blend includes garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper.
What heat setting should I use on the stove?
The recipe calls for cooking the bites over medium heat.
Who provided this recipe?
The recipe was shared by a devoted mom from Brother Martin High School.
Is there flour in the Spicy Tamale Bites?
Yes, the recipe includes 0.5 cup of uncooked flour in the meat mixture.
What is the preparation method for the ground beef?
The ground beef should be raw when mixing and rolling into balls.
Should the roaster pot be covered while cooking?
Yes, you should cover the pot to allow the flavors to meld and the bites to cook through.
Are these tamale bites suitable for parties?
Yes, they are described as a perfect crowd-pleaser for game day parties, holidays, or casual get-togethers.
How much cumin is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 4 teaspoons of dry cumin.
What is the preparation for the yellow cornmeal?
The yellow cornmeal should be uncooked when added to the mixing bowl.
How much chili powder is required?
The recipe uses 4 teaspoons of dry chili powder.
Is the sauce seasoned separately?
Yes, the 40 ounces of V8 are stirred together with additional chili powder, cumin, and salt before being poured over the bites.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 11 ingredients in this recipe.
What gives the bites their heat?
The heat comes from the hot pork sausage, spicy hot V8, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
Is this recipe considered easy to prepare?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe for gatherings.
Can I serve these tamale bites cold?
The recipe recommends serving them warm for the best flavor experience.
What type of pot is recommended?
A large roaster pot is recommended for cooking the tamale bites in a single layer.
Does the recipe use garlic?
Yes, it uses 1 teaspoon of dry garlic powder.
What is the serving size for this recipe?
While the serving size is not specified in weight, the recipe yields 48 individual bites.
Is this recipe part of a specific regional cuisine?
Yes, it is tagged under southern cuisine.