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Menudo Recipe

A traditional Mexican soup made with tripe and hominy, flavored with red chili pepper.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef tripe
  • 1 can Hominy drained and rinsed
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 bunch Cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 4 Limes cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. Clean the tripe thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the tripe. Boil for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse the tripe.
  3. 3. Refill the pot with fresh water and add the tripe, onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the tripe is tender.
  4. 4. Add the hominy and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Menudo, Mexican Cuisine, Soup
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