Jul 14 2026

Menudo Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

A traditional Mexican soup made with beef stomach (tripe) or beef leg, prepared with a white broth, hominy, herbs, and spices, topped with chopped onion and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Menudo Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, combine the beef tripe, beef leg, water, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 2 to 3 hours or until the tripe is tender.

  3. 3

    Add Hominy and Spices

    Once the tripe is tender, add the hominy, oregano, thyme, and chili powder. Stir well and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Ladle the menudo into bowls and top with chopped onion, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.