Beef And Hominy Pozole Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean beef, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) stewed tomatoes, low sodium
• 2 ounces tomato paste
• 1 can (1 lb 13 ounces) hominy

Method

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the cubed beef until browned.
2. 2 Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and enough water to cover the meat. Cover and simmer on low until the meat is tender.
3. 3 Stir in the stewed tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 20 minutes.
4. 4 Add the hominy and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if the soup is too thick.