5 from 3 votes
Filipino Menudo Recipe
Loaded with veggies and protein, this Filipino Menudo is a favorite for soup season!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into cubes
- 1 potato peeled and cubed, large
- 1 carrot peeled and cubed, large
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 15 oz tomato sauce canned
- 2 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine pork cubes, soy sauce, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Add the marinated pork (reserve the marinade) and cook until browned. Pour in the tomato sauce, reserved marinade, and water. Add bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, and raisins to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the diced bell peppers, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
757mg
(32%)
Potassium
933mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2709IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 933mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2709IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.