Hot Tamales - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
2 c. meal
1 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. chili powder
3 tsp. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. melted shortening
1 1/4 c. sweet milk

Preparation

Mix all ingredients well.
Roll tamales about 1/2-inch thick and 4 to 6-inches long.
Wrap individually in foil, making sure it wraps around 3 times. Twist ends.
Place in boiling water. Cook for 30 minutes.