Posole III
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans hominy, drained
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups beef OR chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 cup beef OR chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Chopped fresh cilantro
1. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until tender but not brown. Add pork; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Stir in hominy, tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups beef broth, chili powder and oregano. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until pork is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup beef broth and flour; stir into pork mixture. Uncover and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
4. Spoon posole into individual soup bowls. Garnish with cilantro.
Serves 4.
