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Beef Pozole Soup

Beef Pozole Soup

80 Ratings
80 Ratings
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Beef Pozole Soup
Makes: 10 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Directions

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

Notes

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

Learn more about:

Source:

Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared soup, 1/10 of recipe (238g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 280
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 95 mg
Sodium 537 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 29 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 33 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 393 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 280
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 3 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 1 mg
Cholesterol 95 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 29 g
Minerals
Calcium 33 mg
Potassium 393 mg
Sodium 537 mg
Copper 198 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 34 mg
Phosphorus 239 mg
Selenium 25 mcg
Zinc 10 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 8 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 2.2 mg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 12 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 113 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 3 ounces

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