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Copycat Dixon's Chili & Tamale Spread

Here's how you make Copycat Dixon's Chili & Tamale Spread
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 2h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced (Half the diced onion will be sautéed and half will be used as topping)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons chili seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper,to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tamales
  • FOR TOPPINGS
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large stovetop pan

  • Step 2: Boil ground chuck in 2 cups water until fully cooked and browned

  • Step 3: Drain ground chuck then return to the pot.

  • Step 4: In a medium skillet

  • Step 5: Sauté1/2 cup diced onion in 2 tablespoons oil until translucent.

  • Step 6: Add minced garlic and sauté 30 more seconds.

  • Step 7: Add onion/garlic mixture to drained ground chuck.

  • Step 8: Add chili seasoning, ground cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper and water, bring to a boil then turn heat to medium-low until liquid is reduced by half.

  • Step 9: While chili is cooking

  • Step 10: Steam tamales until heated through.

  • Step 11: While chili is cooking

  • Step 12: Place beans in a small saucepan

  • Step 13: Add onion powder, salt & pepper, to taste

  • Step 14: And cook until heated through.

  • Step 15: To serve:

  • Step 16: Remove husk/paper from tamales and place tamales on a plate.

  • Step 17: Layer chili, beans, onions, ketchup, and cheese on top and serve

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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