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Authentic Menudo

Epic Authentic Menudo: Soul-Warming Mexican Tripe Soup

This traditional Mexican menudo is a rich, comforting tripe soup simmered slowly with red chilies, hominy, and aromatic spices. Known for its bold flavor and heartwarming depth, it’s often served at family gatherings and special occasions. A true classic that tastes even better the next day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef tripe cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 1 lb beef shank with bone
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cups canned white hominy drained and rinsed
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chilies seeded
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion quartered
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder optional
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Diced onion for garnish

Method
 

  1. Rinse tripe thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pot, combine tripe, beef shank, and water, then bring to a boil.
  3. Skim off foam, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours until tender.
  4. Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
  5. Blend softened chilies with garlic and a little soaking water until smooth.
  6. Strain chili sauce and add it to the pot.
  7. Add hominy, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  8. Simmer for another 45–60 minutes until flavors deepen.
  9. Adjust seasoning and remove beef shank bone if desired.
  10. Serve hot topped with chopped onion, cilantro, and lemon juice.

Notes

  • Simmer slowly for the most tender tripe texture.
  • Skim impurities early for a clearer broth.
  • Menudo tastes even better after resting overnight.
  • Serve with warm tortillas for an authentic experience.
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