Beef Pozole Soup
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) nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil nutrition facts
- 1 onion (large) nutrition facts
- 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup cilantro nutrition facts
- 1 can stewed tomatoes (15 ounces, low sodium) nutrition facts
- 2 ounces tomato paste, low-sodium
- 2 cans hominy (2-14.5 oz cans or 1-1 lb. 13 ounce can) nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates | 9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | 3 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 29 g | 58% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
MyPlate food groups per serving
- Protein Foods: 3 ounces
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a large pot, heat oil. Brown beef cubes.
- Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and enough water to cover the meat.
- Cover pot and cook over low heat until meat is tender.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.
- 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: Onions Garlic Herbs Tomatoes
Source
Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/beef-pozole-soup, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.