Description
Mexican Pozole is a vibrant and hearty traditional soup that embodies the essence of Mexican cuisine. This comforting dish features tender beef simmered in a rich red chile broth, combined with hominy for a satisfying texture. Perfect for family gatherings or festive celebrations, pozole allows for endless customization with fresh garnishes like lime, avocado, and crunchy radishes. Its deep flavors and nourishing ingredients make it a beloved staple that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lb beef shoulder/butt roast
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 6 dried ancho chiles
- 2 (25 oz) cans white hominy, drained
- 10 cloves garlic, divided
- 1 yellow onion, quartered
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Shredded cabbage
- Diced onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Avocado (optional)
- Sliced radishes (optional)
- Warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Cut beef into 1-inch cubes and cover with water in a large pot. Boil and skim foam.
- Add onion, garlic (5 cloves), bay leaves, salt, and chicken bouillon; simmer for 1.5 hours until tender.
- Boil dried chiles for about 15 minutes until softened; then blend with cooking liquid from the beef pot and remaining garlic.
- Cook blended chile sauce in oil for about 10 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove aromatics from the beef pot; stir in chile sauce, tomato sauce, oregano, cumin, and drained hominy. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, use a mix of dried chiles. Simmer longer to meld flavors if time permits. For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with beans or mushrooms.