Clean Cut Beef Tripe

Clean Cut Beef Tripe is meticulously prepared from the lining of a cow’s stomach, offering a mild flavor and chewy texture that absorbs seasonings beautifully. Washed, trimmed, and cut for convenience, this ready-to-cook tripe is perfect for soups, stews, and international favorites like menudo and pho. A nutrient-rich ingredient, it adds unique texture and depth to traditional dishes.


WHERE THE CUT COMES FROM

Key Features:

Sourced from the stomach lining of the cow (usually honeycomb or blanket tripe)

Thoroughly cleaned, trimmed, and pre-cut for easy use

Mild flavor and chewy, tender texture when properly cooked

Excellent for absorbing seasonings, broths, and spices

Ideal for global dishes like menudo, pho, mondongo, and tripe stew

High in protein and collagen, low in fat

Delicious Beef Tripe Recipes

1. Menudo (Mexican Tripe Soup)

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs beef tripe
  • 1 lb beef feet or pork bones
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Hominy (canned or cooked)

Instructions:

  1. Simmer tripe and bones in water for 2–3 hours.
  2. Add chili, onion, and hominy.
  3. Simmer 1 hour more.
  4. Serve with lime, onions, and oregano.
2. Vietnamese Pho with Tripe

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb sliced tripe
  • Beef broth
  • Rice noodles
  • Onion, ginger, star anise
  • Fresh herbs and bean sprouts

Instructions:

  1. Simmer broth with aromatics.
  2. Blanch tripe slices briefly.
  3. Add noodles and tripe to bowl, pour over hot broth.
  4. Garnish with herbs and lime.
3. Italian Trippa alla Romana

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs tripe, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • Garlic and parsley
  • Grated pecorino cheese

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion and garlic, add tripe and tomato sauce.
  2. Simmer 1–1.5 hours until tender.
  3. Top with pecorino and parsley. Serve with bread.
4. Dominican Mondongo

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs clean tripe
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • Citrus (lime or bitter orange) for marinating

Instructions:

  1. Marinate tripe in citrus, rinse, then boil until tender.
  2. Sauté with veggies and sauce.
  3. Simmer together for 30–40 mins.
  4. Serve with rice or cassava.
5. Chinese Braised Tripe with Ginger & Scallion

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb tripe
  • Ginger slices
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • Scallions

    Instructions:
  1. Blanch tripe, then simmer with soy, wine, and ginger for 45–60 mins.
  2. Slice thin and serve topped with scallions.