Menudo (Beef Tripe Soup) Recipe

Name: Menudo (Beef Tripe Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 calf's foot (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds); 2 pounds honeycomb tripe; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 6 peppercorns; 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 4 quarts of water; 3 large chiles anchos; 1 large chile poblano, peeled or 2 canned, peeled green chiles; 1/2 cup canned hominy (1 pound) drained; 1 scant teaspoon oregano; 2 whole limes; 1 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 calf's foot (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
2 pounds honeycomb tripe
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic, peeled
6 peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
4 quarts of water
3 large chiles anchos
1 large chile poblano, peeled or 2 canned, peeled green chiles
1/2 cup canned hominy (1 pound) drained
1 scant teaspoon oregano
2 whole limes
1 cup chopped cilantro

1
Have the butcher cut the calf's foot into four pieces. Cut the tripe into 1 inch squares. Put them into a 8 quart pot with the rest of the ingredients. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Lower the flame and simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, or until the tripe and foot are just tender but not too soft. Meanwhile, toast the chilies well. Slit them open and remove the seeds and veins from the chile poblano, cut it into strips, and add to the meat while it is cooking. Remove the pieces of calf's foot from the pen, and when they are cool enough to handle, strip off the fleshy parts. Chop them roughly and return them to the pan. Add hominy and continue cooking the menudo slowly, still uncovered, for another 2 hours.
2
Add salt as necessary. Sprinkle with oregano and serve with chopped onion, cilantro and lime on the side.

844

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 calf's foot (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds), 2 pounds honeycomb tripe, 1 large onion, 3 cloves garlic, peeled, and more.

Yes, Menudo (Beef Tripe Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Menudo (Beef Tripe Soup)

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