How to Make Menudo Rojo (Red Menudo) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Menudo Rojo, also known as Red Menudo, is a traditional Mexican soup made with beef tripe and red chili pepper sauce. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting meal during special occasions and family gatherings.

The star ingredient of Menudo Rojo is the beef tripe, which is the lining of the cow's stomach. While this may sound intimidating to some, it's a delicacy in many cultures and adds a unique texture and flavor to the soup. Whe...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds beef tripe, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 large white onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ground red pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 5 de árbol chile peppers
  • 6 japones chile peppers, seeds removed
  • 6 cups canned white or yellow hominy, drained
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ medium white onion, chopped
  • 8 wedges lime

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Make the soup: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tripe, reduce the heat, and simmer, periodically skimming off fat, for 2 hours; drain.
  • Fill the pot with fresh water, and simmer tripe for 2 more hours; drain again.
  • Pour 1 gallon water over tripe in the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in onion, garlic, red pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange árbol chiles on a baking sheet.
  • Broil chiles in the preheated oven just until they begin to scorch, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven, slit lengthwise, and remove seeds.
  • Place árbol chiles into a blender or food processor with japones chiles; blend until minced.
  • Stir chile mixture into the pot and continue cooking over low heat for 2 hours. Mix hominy into the pot and cook for 1 hour.
  • Serve soup with cilantro, onion, and lime wedges.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 139mg
    • Sodium: 1679mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 126mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 390mg