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Copycat Dixon's Chili & Tamale Spread

Created by dienia b on November 17, 2019

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

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