Beef Posole (Hearty Beef Soup)
Looking for a hearty stew recipe? Beef Stew Meat is combined with Mexican-style spices and vegetables for a warm and comforting dish that will feed a crowd.
Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 12
Ingredients
Toppings:
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown 1/3 of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat twice with remaining beef adding oil as needed. Remove beef from stockpot; season with salt.
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Step 2
Add onion and jalapeños to stockpot; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, hominy, tomatoes and epazote, if desired. Return beef to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
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Step 3
Add zucchini and 1/4 cup cilantro; continue to simmer 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. If using fresh epazote, remove and discard stem and any large leaves.
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Step 4
Serve with toppings, if desired.
Nutrition Information
403 Calories
5g SAT FAT
32g PROTEIN
4.2 mg IRON
7.6 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 403 Calories; 153 Calories from fat; 17g Total Fat (5 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 76 mg Cholesterol; 1308 mg Sodium; 31 g Total Carbohydrate; 6.7 g Dietary Fiber; 32 g Protein; 4.2 mg Iron; 3.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.6 mg Zinc; 23.2 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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