Christmas-Style Steak Pozole (Posole Navideño con Carne de Res)

A soul-warming bowl of rich broth, tender beef steak, hearty hominy, onions, and green chile — served New Mexico-style with warm tortillas or fry bread!

Ingredients:
2 lbs beef steak (sirloin or chuck, cut in large chunks)

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp oil

6 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon)

2 cups white hominy (cooked or canned, rinsed)

1 large onion (diced)

4–5 roasted Hatch green chiles (peeled & chopped)

1 tsp Mexican oregano

2 cloves garlic (minced)

Optional: pinch of red chile powder for “Christmas-style” color

Instructions:
Step 1: Brown the Steak
Heat oil in a large pot. Season steak with salt and pepper. Sear in batches until browned on all sides. Set aside.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Cook until translucent (about 3 minutes). Return steak to pot.

Step 3: Simmer
Add broth, hominy, chopped green chile, oregano, and optional chile powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 1.5–2 hours, or until beef is very tender.

Step 4: Adjust Seasoning
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or broth level if needed.

Step 5: Serve Hot
Ladle into bowls and serve with fresh lime wedges, shredded cabbage, radish slices, and warm tortillas or fry bread on the side 🫓

Pro Tip: For even more depth, simmer with a roasted red chile blend for that festive “red & green” Christmas pozole combo!