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Gringo Garcia
United States
Приєднався 15 гру 2022
I’m a home cook that grew up as a picky eater and blossomed into a food snob. Just kidding. I love cooking for my family. My wife and I have four awesome kids and we are always making family meals. Most of the time I cook Tex-Mex, but I venture into a variety of recipes that are inexpensive and that my wife and kids can enjoy. My hope is that I can teach you a little about what I love.
Quick and Easy Family meal | Cook this simple recipe in under 30 minutes | Budget friendly meal
Hello everyone! I'm here today to show you a quick and easy recipe that I make all the time for my family of six. I'm sure you can relate if you have a large family as well.
This recipe is my go-to meal when I don't have much time and we haven't been shopping yet. I grew up eating my mom's version of this dish, and now I'm sharing it with you!
It's really simple
1 pound of Ground Beef
A couple Potatoes (preferably Russet)
5-7 Roma Tomatoes
A little Cilantro
5 cloves of garlic
half a small onion
About a tablespoon of Salt
a dash of Cumin
This recipe is my go-to meal when I don't have much time and we haven't been shopping yet. I grew up eating my mom's version of this dish, and now I'm sharing it with you!
It's really simple
1 pound of Ground Beef
A couple Potatoes (preferably Russet)
5-7 Roma Tomatoes
A little Cilantro
5 cloves of garlic
half a small onion
About a tablespoon of Salt
a dash of Cumin
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How to Make Homemade Flour Tortillas. A step by step guide to Flour Tortillas.
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Have you always wanted to make homemade flour tortillas from scratch? In this video I walk you through the process step by step. Making Homemade flour tortillas can lead to disappointment and embarrassment. Learn how to properly roll them out and wow your family with your new skill. You'll be a pro in no time. This Recipe makes 2 dozen 7 cups of all purpose flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 2 t...
How to make Pork Tamales, A beginner's Guide for making Tamales for the first time.
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How to make Pork Tamales, A beginner's Guide for making Tamales for the first time.
They’re a lot of work,but delicious 😆
So worth it!! Labor of love for sure ❤
So can somebody correct me on this one. How can you be a Mexican American?!? That's like just saying you're an American American Mexico is in America. Hell Mexico is in North America If you want to be even more specific.... I think Mexican immigrant would be a more appropriate term which would be actually accurate. I'm not trying to cause any problems with anybody but I'm just curious why the verbage is the way it is.
He just described somebody that is born here in the US, but has Mexican heritage. Basically somebody with Mexican parents or grandparents. Races a social construct anyway. Mexican is not a race, it’s a nationality. It doesn’t make sense, but that’s what it is.
the Selena movie was great but man is he right. I'm Mexican American but when I go to Mexico to see my family I'm a pocho which means I'm basically American af, and when I'm here in Texas where I live I'm Mexican af to everyone else 😂 and I'm fluent in both English and Spanish
I’m fluent as well, but man I get tongue twisted when I go to Mexico for some reason. Takes me a couple days to let loose. 😂 Last time we went to Cancun, they tried to scam me. They saw me coming for a mile 😂
Hey Garcia, just want to comment on your well presented video! I've always wanted to make homemade tamales, I've seen alot of videos on how to go about, but always a step back, watching your video this video build my confidence to take that forward step, all I need are a couple of helpers and that would be my daughter and granddaughter ,we've always plan to make them but with your recipe well definitely get the ball rolling. Thank you for sharing, and I will get back to you when they're done after the taste test. Blessings and greetings come to you from the state of Arkansas, and by the way, love that shirt what it reads. Amen brother.
Thank you so much for your comment! That’s awesome! I feel honored to have helped you make the jump! Great to hear!
So true but I'm more American than anything else 😅 made in America with the best Mexican parts
Same here
Man you made me laugh, you can’t fix stupid! Don’t waste your time with that guy, but you are funny! I love it.
Thank you so much! He came out of left field with that one. Lol
I want to make your recipe for Superbowl
Awesome! I think I make some Rajas con queso tamales
Is it 1 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon of baking powder
Teaspoon
Making my mouth water, Been watching so many videos on how to make these babies and this video is by far the best💯 thank you for your time
Wow! That’s a huge compliment! Thank you so much
So proud of you to keep those Mexican roots of tamale making you made it easy to follow thank you very much keep up the great work
That means a lot! We have so much to learn from our roots. Thank you
Look yummy 😋
Thank you
13:05 That's the first time I heard it explained. I just assumed it was to concentrate the steam for the tamales. thanks for that explanation. Now I know I'll better success.
There’s a lot of things the grandmas didn’t tell us 😂 Thanks for your comment
At what speed to you whisp the lard and for how long ?
You whisk it until it’s creamy
Question for you, can you show a picture of how you stack tamales in Pot?
Not sure I have one, but they are stacked with the open end up. They are not laying down, but rather standing straight up. You also need to cover the top of the tamales with aluminum foil. This reduces the chance of liquid entering the husk. If water gets in, it will shrink your tamales into a ball and ruin them.
Another question, the recipe is just for the 2.5 dozen. So I would double all of the ingredients for your recipe@@gringogarcia2296
Yes, the recipe is basically around 2.5 dozen. You can double the masa recipe or make it twice depending on your mixer size. Mine is a small 5 quart mixer and that’s why I make one batch at a time. As far as meat, about 3.5 lbs will render about 5 dz.
@@gringogarcia2296 I am having a hell of a time with the masa, I followed everything to a T, but my masa is extremely sticky and will not slide of my hands. I have been told that a way to check is to take a little ball of masa to see if it floats in a glass of water, well I tried that and right to the bottom it went. That was after literally kneading it for almost 2 hours. Am I doing something wrong. Any suggestions, they color is wonderful.
You’re gonna have to add a little more dry ingredients and if you’re doing the float test, you’re gonna need more fat content. I don’t know if I believe the float test 100%. In my opinion, all you need is a little more dry masa. It’s OK that it’s sticky.
Thank you
You’re very welcome ☺️
Can I use beef
You can try shredded beef. It won’t taste the same, but might be good. 🤷🏽♂️ beef is not traditionally used, but I do make a Tex Mex beef tamale using ground beef. It’s seasoned much differently.
Thank you so much for your video. I am Filipino and have a lot of Mexican friends. They always make Christmas tamales and it’s a tradition my family didn’t grow up with. This year I’m going to try and start the tradition by hosting a tamale making party. Your video was very easy to follow and I love how you showed the variations in ways to assemble and fold the tamale! Thank you for making this seem doable and way less intimidating! Happy holidays!!
That’s awesome! Family traditions are the best! Thanks for sharing this with me.
Thank you,this is a great video and woot woot 🎉 I made tamales ! That shirt is EVERYTHING too😂
For real?! That’s amazing! So glad I could play a small part in your success!
I LOVE your tee... 😮😊😅😂
Thank you!
nice job!
Glad you enjoyed it
Very good !
🙏
Great easy to follow video. The only thing I do in addition is I cook the blended red chile in a few tablespoons of oil in a pot or pan and let cool until used. This is my mom's way. Thanks again ...and you have a nice calming voice.
Awe thanks! I appreciate the compliment
My new favorite hobby😂😂😂😂😂love it
Awesome
Thanks! Going to try the chicken stock next time !
Lots of flavor
Looks so delicious 🙏🏼😇❤️👍👌
Sooo good
Les falta m as moist
Okay
another great video.. I look forward to your next one
Thank you
fantastic video.. clear instructions and easy to follow. for a new channel, it's really a great job. was that some type of drywall trowel you used to spread the dough? it really seemed to make the last part go much easier
Thank you so much! The spreader is very similar to a trowel, I’m sure that’s were the inspiration came from. It’s specifically for tamales. Great invention. The Amazon link is in the description. Thanks again 🙏
great video! Thanks. How hot do you set your griddle?
Thanks! Medium High. You will know the griddle is ready if a drop of water boils immediately when touching the surface. If the grill is too cold for tortilla will be a blondish plain color and will be hard .
@@gringogarcia2296 Thank You!
Beautiful tamales ❤
Thank you!
Those look good I've never ate them but was just curious what goes in them but now I'm going to make some for dinner tonight
Good luck! Might be a challenge the first time, but you can do it! Remember to soak the husks first thing.
@@gringogarcia2296 do I soak them before I put the stuff in them? And thanks I appreciate u showing us how to make good stuff lol but hopefully they will come out good tho they definitely look delicious
@@brandi-lq2sh the husks will definitely need to soak at least a couple hours. I soak mine overnight
Thank you!
You’re welcome! You’ll be an expert by Christmas!
good job
Thank you for the compliment!
I make this also , it was passed down by my Nana and I dice the papa bite size and I normally make a pot of sopa de fideo with it. Good for cold days.
Sounds delicious! I might do that next time. I do like making fideo loco. Have you had it? It kind of sounds like what you are describing
Fideo loco ? Nope never heard of it , I just make the regular Mexican fideo my Nana taught me. But I'd watch the video if you make one of it 😊.
@@chicanalady6461 I’ll do that soon. I’ll be uploading a recipe for Guiso soon. It’s super simple
Mine is Jack in the Box
Can’t beat those deep fried tacos. 😂
This is awesome!
I love tacos oasis!
See, when people say “easy,” I don’t believe them. But this actually is easy! Lol. I have all those ingredients at home already. It’s a long day today, so I’m going to try this one tonight since it doesn’t seem very time consuming. Thanks for the recipe!
You can do it! The trick is in the rolling of the tortillas! You got this
Those conchitas are a staple! Can’t do a grocery run without sopitas lol
That’s right! Yummy
Great step by step!
Thank you! I hope it was helpful
Looks super easy to make. Can i use ground turkey instead?
Totally. I bet that would be a really good healthy option!
Yum! Make this at least once a month. Quick, cheap, delicious and easy.. Really enjoy your channel btw. Looking forward to more content!
Same here! We make it once a month. My kids love it and you’re right, super cheap! Thank you 🙏 for the compliment! I’m glad to be here!
Mmm, thanks!! I think the gold potato’s are creamier, I like that. Will give a go.
Super easy to make! Thanks for the comment
My red tamales are typically chicken, green pork and white are sweet , my inlaws taught me but you can do bean cheese the stuffing is so versatile. But being in the states I have learned many Mexicans do not know about the white aka sweet ones. They are also the colors of the flag
Later this year I plan a video and make some sweet corn tamales
@@gringogarcia2296 oh that's gonna be good I look forward to it So many different fillings for tamales, they are endless 😋
To risk thier lives to go into the unknown. Strength that it takes is beyond words.
Exactly
I'm American ( only because I happened to be born here, im actually Irish) my husband is a Mexican immigrant That has a college degree and he spent 22 years in the US Army. He also got naturalized on his own Then we got married 32 years together
That’s awesome! Some people just like to be mean for no reason. They sit and get feed by the media. It’s amazing people like you guys that make this country great! ❤️
You handled this beautifully 👏👏👏
🙏 thank you! Sometimes we want to react in anger or frustration, but that’s exactly what they expect!
Love your response 😂 Way to go!
Thank you!! 😁
God bless the tamale makers!
Amén 🙏 it’s a labor of love!
I tried making these the other day from a mix. I need much more practice, because most of the tortillas came out in all different shapes. Not round.
That’s a common issue. Watch as i roll them out in the video. I tug on the edges that aren’t round. That’s the key 🔑 Hopefully you can have success in your next batch! I like the mix, but from scratch seem to have a better favor in my opinion.