Beef Pozole Soup

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Recipe from USDA MyPlate Kitchen (public domain).

Soup

Ingredients

Makes 10 servings

  • 32 ounces lean beef (2 pounds, cubed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (large)
  • 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes (15 ounces, low sodium)
  • 2 ounces tomato paste, low-sodium
  • 2 cans hominy (2-14.5 oz cans or 1-1 lb. 13 ounce can)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, heat oil. Brown beef cubes.

  3. 3

    Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and enough water to cover the meat.

  4. 4

    Cover pot and cook over low heat until meat is tender.

  5. 5

    Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add hominy and continue cooking another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, over low heat. If too thick, add water for desired consistency.