*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Tamale Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         Ground beef
   1                    Onion -- chopped
   1                    Green bell pepper -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   Vegetable oil
   1      cup           Frozen corn kernels
   2      cups          Water
   2                    Beef bouillon cubes
   1      can           Pinto beans with liquid (16 -- oz can)
   1      tablespoon    Chili powder
   1      teaspoon      Ground cumin
                        S & P to taste
  10                    Tamales -- shucks removed and
                        into 1" pieces.  Susan -- always uses pork tam

Brown ground beef, onion and green pepper in oil until browned
. In slow cooker, combine beef mixture, frozen corn,, water, bouillon cubes,
 beans with liquid, chili powder, cumin, S & P. Cook on low 6-8 hours
. About 30 minutes before serving, add tamale pieces and heat thoroughly
. do not cook tamales too long or they will fall apart.
 *Note: Susan sez: "This is a very thick soup, like a stew. I serve it as a main dish
 with cornbread." 

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