Tamales de Carne Estilo Rancho Tejas - Relleno
(Texas Ranch-Style Beef Tamales)
Serves about 10

Beef Filling

1/4 lb ancho chilies
1 qt water
1 cup chicken stock or as needed
2 jars Nortena Arriba! Red Enchilada Sauce -- (12-ounce)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs top round or other beef -- roasted and chopped

Soak anchos in simmering water and cover for 30 seconds.
Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes.
Remove chilies from water, drain and puree in blender, adding chicken stock as needed to make a paste.
Place anchos and Nortena Arriba! Red Enchilada Sauce in skillet over medium heat.
Add salt, cumin, pepper and garlic; mix in thoroughly.
Gradually sprinkle in beef and mix, being sure to separate pieces so they don't stick together.
Add small amounts of chicken stock to keep mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
When meat is thoroughly mixed in, coated and hot, remove from heat and let cool.