Add Menudo seasoning, chili powder, and salt. Combine well. Add water. Return to a low boil. Drain and add hominy. Simmer another half hour. Serve with corn tortillas and limes if desired. Adapted from my friend Veronica's recipe, adding measurements.
What Is Menudo? Menudo is a popular “caldo”, or soup, in Mexico that includes as a main component beef tripe. If you don’t know what that is, it is the meat from a cow’s stomach. Now it might come as a shock to you, but it can actually be very delicious if you prepare it the right way, and that is my goal with this recipe today!
Menudo, as described previously, does take time to cook. Since there is a significant amount of meat in the dish, you need to cook it properly to decrease the chances of contamination and food-borne illnesses. This dish should simmer on the stovetop for a minimum of 40 minutes. However, the longer you simmer, the stronger the flavors are.
If you are planning on cooking and preparing Menudo, be ready to spend hours in the kitchen smelling the delicious scent as it cooks. Although tortillas are a preference for eating Menudo soup, they are not necessary. You can also eat Menudo soup alone or mix it with white rice.