Slow-Cooked Beef Pozole with Roasted Chile Salsa
A hearty Mexican stew featuring tender slow-cooked beef simmered in a rich, flavorful broth with hominy and topped with a smoky roasted chile salsa. This mexican-inspired soups ready in about 200 minutes blends beef chuck roast, dried hominy, medium, quartered yellow onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup dried hominy
- 1 medium, quartered yellow onion
- 4, peeled garlic cloves
- 3 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 10 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- for serving lime wedges
- 1/2 cup, for garnish shredded radishes
- 1/4 cup, for garnish diced white onion
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried hominy and soak in water overnight or for at least 8 hours to soften.
- Step 2: In a large pot, place 2 lbs beef chuck roast, 1 medium quartered yellow onion, 4 peeled garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and 10 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, skimming foam, and cook for 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Step 3: While beef cooks, toast 3 dried guajillo chiles and 2 dried ancho chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until fragrant but not burnt. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Blend soaked chiles with 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano in a blender until smooth to make the roasted chile salsa.
- Step 5: Remove beef from broth, shred with two forks, and return meat to pot along with soaked hominy (drained). Add 2 tbsp olive oil and the blended chile salsa. Simmer for 1 hour until hominy is tender and flavors meld.
- Step 6: Serve pozole hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup shredded radishes, 1/4 cup diced white onion, and lime wedges to squeeze over each bowl.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Beef Pozole with Roasted Chile Salsa take to make?
Total time is about 200 minutes (20 min prep + 180 min cook). A small batch typically covers several meals in the week — store as the recipe directs.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Beef Pozole with Roasted Chile Salsa?
Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate for up to 5–7 days. Most sauces freeze well for up to 2 months — portion into small containers or freezer bags so you can thaw only what you need. Stir before serving; cream- or yogurt-based sauces may separate on standing.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Beef Pozole with Roasted Chile Salsa?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooked Beef Pozole with Roasted Chile Salsa for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Cooked Beef Pozole with Roasted Chile Salsa?
Mexican soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
