Beef Pozole Soup

This savory soup is full of tomatoes, beef, hominy, and cilantro, and will quickly become a favorite in your home.

280kcal per serving
29 gprotein
9 gcarbohydrates
14 gfat
10servings (1 cup prepared soup, 1/10 of recipe (238g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil. Brown beef cubes.
  3. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and enough water to cover the meat.
  4. Cover pot and cook over low heat until meat is tender.
  5. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.
  6. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Beef Pozole Soup?

One serving has 280 kcal. The recipe makes 10 servings (1 cup prepared soup, 1/10 of recipe (238g) each).

How much protein is in Beef Pozole Soup?

29 g of protein per serving, with 9 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat.

What do I need to make Beef Pozole Soup?

10 ingredients: 32 ounces lean beef (2 pounds, cubed), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion (large), 1 garlic clove (finely chopped), 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ….