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Beef Pozole

Hominy-forward Mexican soup built on ground beef and a shortcut red chile broth. Topped with jalapeño, lime, and crispy tortilla strips for texture.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
28g
Beef Pozole
comfortheartymexicanbeefcreamytenderweeknightsoup

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, ~5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in broth and stir in chile powder until no lumps remain, ~30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add hominy and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer 8 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Squeeze lime juice into the pot. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle into bowls. Top with jalapeño slices and serve with warm tortillas.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart)
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

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