George Strait 4-Ingredient Soup–beef and hominy soup requires just 4 main ingredients and cooks in your Instant Pot or slow cooker for a surprisingly flavorful meal.
George Strait 4-Ingredient Soup
Today’s recipe is a true dump and go soup which is easy to make in the Instant Pot or the slow cooker. With just 4 main ingredients this soup really surprised me and how flavorful it was. The beef was super tender (I used a thinly sliced carne asada meat from Winco) and the texture of the hominy is unique. I had a hard time deciding what it tasted like and finally thought that the texture is somewhat like chickpeas. Hominy is one of those ingredients that I don’t use often but I do love it when I’ve had it. (This is adapted from George Strait’s 4 Ingredient Soup on All Recipes).
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Onion–or shallot
- Beef bottom round roast–or chuck roast
- Mexican-style hominy–or white hominy
- Chili powder
- Beef broth–or water and Better Than Bouillon beef base
- Salt–to taste
- Black pepper–to taste
- Lime juice (optional)–or lemon juice
Steps
Add onion, beef, hominy, chili powder and broth to Instant Pot.
Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set SOUP button to 20 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 10 minutes and then move valve to venting.
Taste test and add salt and pepper to taste (I added in ½ tsp of salt). Ladle into bowls and squeeze a wedge of lime into each bowl, if desired.
Notes/Tips
- Serve with lemon or lime, cilantro, tortilla strips or corn tortillas.
- A pinch of cumin, garlic powder, or smoked paprika can add extra depth without complicating the recipe.
- For deeper flavor, sear the beef cubes in a hot skillet with a little oil until browned on all sides before adding to the pot.
- I used my 3 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 4, 6 or 8 quart pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.
- Two more recipes you can make with hominy are posole and Instant Pot Green Chile.
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George Strait 4-Ingredient Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
Beef and hominy soup requires just 4 main ingredients and cooks in your Instant Pot or slow cooker for a surprisingly flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 16 oz beef bottom round roast, cut into cubes (mine was labeled as carne asada)
- 1 (25 oz) can Mexican-style hominy, drained
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: lime juice
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Add onion, beef, hominy, chili powder and broth to Instant Pot.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set SOUP button to 20 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 10 minutes and then move valve to venting.
- Taste test and add salt and pepper to taste (I added in ½ tsp of salt). Ladle into bowls and squeeze a wedge of lime into each bowl, if desired.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Add onion, beef, hominy, chili powder and broth into slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Taste test and add salt and pepper to taste (I added in ½ tsp of salt). Ladle into bowls and squeeze a wedge of lime into each bowl, if desired.
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot, Slow Cooking
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