Mexican Pozole
Only a small amount of oil is needed to saute meat.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean beef, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 can (15 ounce) stewed tomatoes
- 2 ounces tomato paste
- 1 can (1 lb. 13 ounce) hominy
Directions
- In a large pot, heat oil. Saute beef.
- 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.
Option: Skinless, boneless chicken breasts may be used instead of beef cubes.
Yield: 10 servings--Serving size: 1 cup
Each serving provides:
- Calories: 253
- Total fat: 10 g
- Saturated fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
- Sodium: 425 mg
- Calcium: 28 mg
- Iron: 3 mg