For over 125 years, XLNT Foods has been a California tradition, bringing our unique time-tested recipes to your family’s table. Our Beef Tamales are heavy on the fill with 100% USDA-inspected savory seasoned beef wrapped in fresh masa and steamed cooked. XLNT still wraps each tamale by hand right here in Southern California. Also in your package enjoy the taste and flavor of our Chili Con Carne. One taste and you’ll see why people prefer using XLNT in their favorite chili recipes. Use XLNT Chili Con Carne as a base in your own family recipe for an authentic, slow-cooked chili taste in a fraction of the time. Fully cooked for your convenience, just heat and serve. Both dishes are easy to prepare in the microwave, conventional oven or even on the stovetop. Now you can enjoy your favorites no matter how you choose to heat them. Frozen or thawed, these tamales and chili are quick to make; whether you're packing school lunches or looking for a simple dinner fix, this combo is exactly what you need to spice up your meals.

• USDA-inspected beef filling flavored with natural ingredients like carrots and onions

• Masa made with stone-ground corn and fresh lime

• Convenient 5-oz. portions are great for on-the-go and last minute meal prep

• Chili con carne made with USDA-inspected beef and our own blend of chili peppers for intense flavor

• Can be prepared in the oven, on the stovetop or in the microwave in less than 30 minutes

Beef Tamales

Filling: Beef, Water, Cereal, (Enriched Flour [Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Cracked Wheat) Carrots, Flavorings, Salt, Dehydrated Onions, Monosodium Glutamate. MASA: Water, Stone Ground Corn with Trace of Lime, Shortening (Beef Fat, Cottonseed Oil and/or Soybean Oil), Salt, Chili Pepper. Contains: Soy and Wheat.

Chili Con Carne

Beef, Water, Chili Pepper, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin & Folic Acid), Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% or Less of: Rolled Oats, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Dehydrated Onions, Spices, Garlic Powder, Soy Lecithin. Contains: Soy and Wheat.

Tamales

Stovetop: Steam wrapped tamales in covered colander or sieve over boiling water for approximately 25 minutes if thawed; 30 minutes if frozen. Do not place tamales directly in water.

Microwave: Remove from bag, place tamale with unopened plastic wrapper on microwave-safe dish and heat on MEDIUM for 2 minutes if thawed; 4 minutes if frozen. Remove Plastic wrapper. Preparation time may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave.

Conventional Oven: Remove from bag and unwrap. Place tamales in casserole dish with 1-2 tablespoons of water. Cover and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes if thawed; 30 minutes if frozen. May also be heated in foil, omitting water.

Chili Con Carne

Serving Suggestion: Chili Con Carne with beans, Always remove Chili from tray. Open a 15oz can of pinto beans or equivalent; combine with XLNT Chili Con Carne and heat. Use as a topping for Tamales, Burritos, Hot Dogs, Baked Potatoes, Pasta etc. Use your favorite combination of ingredients to customize your own chili! Excellent when mixed with sautéed vegetables or meat leftovers.

At XLNT Foods, shipping your Tamales and Chili Con Carne safely, and maintaining their quality, is paramount to us. Shipments are processed and shipped on Mondays, with occasional shipping on Tuesdays when Monday falls on a holiday. XLNT does not process shipments Wednesday through Sunday and cannot deliver on Saturday or Sunday.

Weekly Shipping Cutoff Time: All orders placed after 12 PM PST on Fridays will be shipped a week from the following Monday.

To help ensure your Tamales and Chili Con Carne arrive in optimal condition, each order is hand-packed and shipped using a 100% recyclable and compostable insulated liner that can be recycled alongside the corrugated box. In addition, we include dry ice and specially designed cold packs to ensure that your product is received cold to the touch and re-freezable.

ORDER TRACKING

Once your order has shipped, you will get an email with your tracking code and can track the package simply by clicking the tracking number within the email.

SHIPPING RATES

XLNT Foods currently ships exclusively with UPS. Two Day shipping is offered during the warmer summer months, and Three Day Select is offered during the cooler winter months. Total days to deliver is based on Zones, Seasons, and is typically within 3 days. See Shipping Maps for detailed shipping rates.

SHIPPING CARRIERS

We currently ship exclusively with UPS to offer you the best rates. On the day your order ships, you will receive an email with your package's tracking number. We deliver within the United States with the exception of Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam and other U.S. territories. At this time, we are unable to process international orders. We do not deliver to the post office or APO/FBO boxes.

XLNT Foods Shipping Days

In order to ensure you the best delivery experience, we only ship on Mondays with occasional shipping on Tuesdays (usually due to holiday schedules).

For your order to be shipped out on Monday or Tuesday of the current week, you MUST have your order placed before 12 PM PST on Friday of the prior week. All orders placed after 12 PM PST on Fridays will be shipped out the following week on Monday (10 days later).

ADDITIONAL SHIPPING NOTES

XLNT Foods makes every attempt to fulfill orders based on our customer’s requested ship date; however, holidays and unforeseen circumstances can force exceptions to delivery. Below are important shipping notes to keep in mind when placing your order.

• All shipments require a street address.

• At this time we do not ship to P.O. Boxes

• XLNT Foods is not responsible for incorrect or incomplete shipping addresses. Please be sure to double-check addresses.

• Inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances can cause shipments to be delayed.

• XLNT Foods is not responsible for shipment delays caused by adverse or unpredictable weather conditions.

• Our Tamales and Chili Con Carne may arrive partially frozen or cool to the touch – in either case it is fine to refreeze it as long as it is refrigerator temperature.

• We apologize at this time we cannot ship to multiple addresses on an order. Each address will need to be filled out on an individual order

REFUNDS AND RETURNS

Due to the nature of our product, we are not able to take returns back into our shipment facility. If you feel a product you received does not meet our guarantee, please contact us at (562) 437-7775 or info@xlntfoods.com immediately and our team will gladly assist you beginning the refund/review process.