Beef Pozole (Hearty Beef Soup)

Ingredients...

• 2-1/2 lbs. of CMA Stew Ready Diced Beef
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 5 jalapeņo peppers, chopped
• 2 cans (14 to 14-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve beef broth
• 1 can (29 ounces) hominy, drained
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions...

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot.
• Brown 1/3 of beef; remove from stockpot.
• Repeat twice with remaining beef adding oil as needed.
• Remove beef from stockpot; season with salt.
• Add onion and jalapeņos to stockpot; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broth, hominy, tomatoes and epazote, if desired.
• Return beef to stockpot; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
• Add zucchini and 1/4 cup cilantro; continue to simmer 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
• If using fresh epazote, remove and discard stem and any large leaves.
• Serve with toppings, if desired.

Source: National Cattleman`s Beef Association, beef.org