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Beef Pozole Soup

Beef Pozole Soup
Makes: 10 servings

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 284
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 92 mg
Sodium 213 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 27 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 36 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 422 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 284
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 92 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 27 g
Minerals
Calcium 36 mg
Potassium 422 mg
Sodium 213 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
Phosphorus 200 mg
Selenium 32 mg
Zinc 10 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 19 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 2.9 mcg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 13 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 89 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 3 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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