Real California Recipes Cookbook
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Recipes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 4 1/2 hours
To make the beef: In a medium bowl, combine onion, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Place steak in a slow cooker and pour onion mixture on top. Cover and cook on high until meat is tender enough to shred, about 3 1/2 hours.
Use two forks to shred meat in the slow cooker. Cover and continue to cook until meat is very tender, about 30 minutes.
Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a cutting board, leaving liquid behind. Roughly chop meat and set aside.
To make the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use 1 tablespoon of butter to coat the cups of a 24-cup mini muffin tin. Set aside.
Make cornbread batter according to package directions. Divide batter among muffin cups. Top each with about 2 tablespoons meat, nestling it into batter. Bake until cornbread is cooked, about 12 minutes.
To serve: Use a small knife or offset spatula to carefully loosen edges of tamale bites, transferring them to plates or a platter. Top with cheese and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Makes 24.
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