Skillet Pork Tamale Filling
Shredded pork with masa, broth, and chiles — cooked in one skillet and served as a tamale-style filling bowl. Serves 2–4 in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium. Add diced onion, cook until softened, ~3 minutes.
Step 2
Add shredded pork, broth, and enchilada sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Step 3
Whisk masa harina with 0.5 cup cold water until smooth, then pour into the skillet while stirring constantly.
Step 4
Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the filling thickens and pulls away from the pan.
Step 5
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- whisk
- measuring cups
- ladle
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
