Keto Mexican Menudo

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Keto Mexican Menudo is a low-carb soup, and this soup is a well-loved Mexican soup. This soup is made to fit a ketogenic lifestyle without compromising flavor. This soup is made with tender beef tripe and collagen-rich beef foot, which is cooked in a robust red chili broth made with dried guajillo and ancho chilies. We are achieving the texture of hominy(high in carbs) by using other low-carb ingredients like cauliflower or zucchini. We can garnish this soup with cilantro, lime, and chopped onion to make it look vibrant and tastier. This Keto Mexican Menudo is seasoned with some spices like Mexican oregano and cumin. It provides a filling, classic experience by having the keto version of this Mexican menudo, whether it is consumed by itself or in combination with chicharrones or keto tortillas.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 240 kcal
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Course: Main Course, Soup
  • Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
  • Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Knife
  • Ladle
  • Bowl
  • Chopping board
  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Spatula
  • Instant pot

INGREDIENTS:

TO MAKE THE MEXICAN MENUDO:

  • 2 lbs. beef tripe
  • Three dried guajillo chiles
  • 1 beef foot or 1 lb. beef shank
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
  • A cup of zucchini/cauliflower(chopped)
  • 4 pieces garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • Two dried ancho chiles
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • Salt

TO GARNISH:

  • Chopped onion
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Dried oregano
  • Diced radish

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

TRIPE:

  • The classic option for menudo is tripe, ideally honeycomb tripe. The tripe must be thoroughly cleaned to get rid of any stench. We can also soak it for fifteen minutes or so in water with apple cider vinegar, then rinse it well.

SHANKS & BEEF FOOT:

  • Shank and beef foot cuts are used to make a thick, collagen-rich broth. The soup gains depth and a viscous texture from the beef foot. We can also substitute the short ribs or beef shank with beef foot if it is not available.

ANCHO & GUAJILLO CHILIES:

  • We can add the Ancho and guajillo chilies a little heat and a rich, smoky taste. We can also use the chili powder in place of dried chiles if the chilies are not available, but the flavor won’t be the same.

ZUCCHINI & CAULIFLOWER:

  • You can substitute chopped zucchini or cauliflower to achieve a comparable texture without adding carbohydrates like hominy. This maintains the soup’s ketogenic status while emulating the texture of classic menudo.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

  • Apple cider vinegar balances the rich soup and aids in cleaning the tripe and it is completely optional.

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INSTRUCTION:

  • We rinse the tripe with cold water and soak the tripe for up to 15 minutes in water with apple cider vinegar.
  • Then we can rinse the tripe again then slice them into pieces.
  • Put the tripe, beef foot, and water in a big pot.
  • We can boil the tripe and skin the excess froth.
  • After that we have to cook the tripe for 2 hours on low heat.
  • We can soak the ancho and guajillo chilies in hot water for 15 minutes or till they are tender while the meat is cooking gently.
  • Add the cumin, garlic, onion, and a small amount of the soaking water and blend them till they get smooth.
  • Strain the chili paste and then add in the pot.
  • Now, include the cauliflower/zucchini(chopped).
  • Then, cook the soup on the gentle heat for further 35 to 40 minutes after stirring.
  • We can season the soup with salt and oregano.
  • Then we can add the additional water or broth to thin the consistency of the soup if required.
  • Pour into bowls and sprinkle with oregano, cilantro, onion, and lime juice.

TIPS:

  • We can prepare this soup a day ahead of time and chill it for a greater flavor because the flavors will get intensified overnight.
  • You can serve this soup with lime and keto tortillas or chicharrones on the side for extra crunch.
  • We can cook this Mexican soup on a gentle heat to make the broth rich and the tripe soft.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You would pour the left behind Mexican menudo into the closed box and store this soup for 5 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can pour this Mexican menudo into individual containers and store this soup for 3 months.

FAQs:

Is this Mexican menudo low in carbs?

  • Yes this Mexican menudo is low in carbs and it is only comprised of 3g net carbs, 27g protein, and 1g fiber is present in a single serving of this soup.

Will I prepare this Mexican menudo in an instant pot?

  • Yes, we can prepare this Mexican menudo in an instant pot and cook it for around 40 to 45 minutes under high pressure and release the pressure naturally.

Can I store this Mexican menudo?

  • Yes, we can stock this Mexican menudo in the sealed container and stock up for 5 days in the fridge or we can also pour in the individual container to store this soup in the freezer for 3 months.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 240 kcal
Net carbs: 3g
Total Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 27g
Fat: 12g
Sodium: 580mg
Potassium: 480mg
Calcium: 40mg
Iron: 2.1mg
Vitamin A: 550 IU
Serving Size: 1.5 cups