Beef Pozole Soup

This savory soup is full of tomatoes, beef, hominy, and cilantro, and will quickly become a favorite in your home.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 2 hr 5 min
• Total: 2 hr 20 min
• Servings: 10
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Medium

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• savory
• healthy
• classic
• boil

Ingredients

• 2 pound lean beef (cubed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion (large)
• 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 1 can stewed tomatoes (low sodium)
• 2 ounce tomato paste (low-sodium)
• 2 can hominy

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil.
2. Brown lean beef cubes.
3. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and enough water to cover the meat.
4. Cover pot and cook over low heat until meat is tender.
5. Add stewed tomatoes and tomato paste.
6. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.
7. Add hominy and continue cooking another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, over low heat.
8. If too thick, add water for desired consistency.

Notes

Skinless, boneless chicken breasts may be used instead of beef cubes.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 284
• Protein: 27.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 8.7 g
• Fat: 15.9 g
• Fiber: 2.1 g
• Sodium: 213 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
• Sugar: 2.9 g
• Cholesterol: 92 mg