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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.

  • 2 hrs
    30 min
  • 6
    SERVINGS
  • 400
    Cal
  • 32 g
    Protein

Ingredients:

  • 2-1/2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 5 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • 1 can (29 ounces) hominy, drained
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 sprig fresh epazote or 1 tablespoon dried epazote leaves, crushed (optional)
  • 2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings:
  • Lime wedges, chopped fresh cilantro, crisp tortilla strips, sliced onion, crumbled Mexican cheese (queso fresco, cotija or anejo), sour cream (optional)

Cooking:

  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.

  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.

  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.

  4. Serve with toppings, if desired.

403 CALORIES

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5g SAT FAT

0 % DV **

32g PROTEIN

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4.2 mg IRON

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7.6 mg ZINC

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* 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.

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