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🍲 Authentic Mexican Menudo Recipe – A Traditional Comfort Soup

If you’re craving a bold, flavorful, and comforting Mexican dish, this Menudo Recipe is a must-try!
Made with tender beef tripe, hominy, and a rich red chili broth, Mexican Menudo is a traditional soup often enjoyed on weekends or special occasions — and it’s especially famous as a hangover cure in Mexican households.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Menudo

  • Authentic and flavorful — true to Mexican tradition.
  • Packed with protein and rich broth.
  • Comforting meal for weekends and family gatherings.
  • Customizable spice levels — mild to fiery hot!

📝 Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 2 pounds beef tripe, cleaned and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pound beef feet (optional, for extra richness)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 can (25 oz) hominy, drained and rinsed

For the Red Chili Sauce:

  • 6 dried guajillo chilies
  • 3 dried ancho chilies
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups hot water (for soaking chilies)

🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Tripe

  1. Rinse tripe thoroughly under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, add tripe, beef feet, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and water.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2–3 hours until tripe is tender. Skim off any foam.

Step 2: Make the Chili Sauce

  1. Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho chilies.
  2. Soak in hot water for 15–20 minutes until soft.
  3. Blend chilies with garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and soaking water until smooth.
  4. Strain the sauce into the simmering soup.

Step 3: Add Hominy and Season

  1. Add drained hominy to the pot.
  2. Simmer another 30–40 minutes to let flavors blend.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or chili powder if needed.

Step 4: Serve Hot

Ladle Menudo into bowls and serve with toppings of your choice.

🌮 Serving Suggestions

Top your Menudo with:

  • Chopped onions and cilantro
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Crushed oregano
  • Diced jalapeños or chili flakes
  • Warm corn tortillas or bolillo bread on the side

❓ FAQs

Q: What is Menudo made of?
Menudo is made from beef tripe, hominy, and a flavorful chili broth. It’s a traditional Mexican soup enjoyed for breakfast or lunch.

Q: How long does Menudo last?
It can be refrigerated for up to 4–5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on low heat before serving.

Q: Can I make Menudo spicy?
Yes! Add extra guajillo chilies, chipotle peppers, or a dash of cayenne for more heat.

Q: What’s the best time to serve Menudo?
Traditionally served on Sunday mornings, especially after festive celebrations or holidays.

🔗 Similar Recipes You May Like

  • Pozole Rojo Recipe
  • Salsa Roja Recipe
  • Tamales Recipe
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
  • Queso Dip Recipe

✨ This Authentic Mexican Menudo is rich, savory, and deeply satisfying. Whether you enjoy it as a weekend meal or a festive breakfast, it captures the warmth and flavor of traditional Mexican cooking in every spoonful.

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