Mondongo Soup (Traditional Tripe Stew)

Name: Mondongo Soup (Traditional Tripe Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef honeycomb tripe; 2 limes, juiced; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 5 cups water (plus more as needed); 5 sprigs fresh cilantro; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1 medium red onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 plum tomato, diced; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ cup tomato sauce; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 large carrot, sliced; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tsps agrio de naranja (or mix 1 tbsp vinegar + 1 tbsp orange juice); Optional: hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:2h

Mondongo soup is a traditional Latin American tripe soup made by slow-simmering beef honeycomb tripe with vegetables, herbs, and citrus until deeply savory. It’s ideal for cooks who enjoy hearty, protein-rich meals and appreciate dishes where patience transforms simple ingredients into rich, satisfying broth.

Updated at: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:05:04 GMT