Authentic Restaurant Style Menudo Recipe (Mexican Hangover Cure)

beef tripe

🥗Healthier: chicken tripe

💰Cheaper: pork tripe

Chicken tripe is lower in fat, while pork tripe is often less expensive.

pork feet

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Chicken feet are lower in calories, while beef shank can be more affordable.

hominy

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: corn kernels

Quinoa is more nutritious, while corn kernels are often cheaper.

Clean the beef tripe thoroughly.

In a large pot, boil the beef tripe until tender, which may take 4-6 hours on low to medium simmer.

Remove the meat, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.

In the same pot, add chopped onion and sauté until fragrant.

Blend the cascabel and/or guajillo chiles with some broth to make a sauce.

Add the sauce to the pot along with hominy and meat.

Simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally.

Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with lime.

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