1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons hot chile powder
2 (16 ounce) cans hominy, strained and rinsed
5 cups mild beef broth or water

Heat a pot over moderate heat. Add olive oil and ground beef; fry until the meat is browned. Add garlic powder, garlic salt, onion powder, oregano and chile powder and stir to mix well into the meat. Add hominy and broth or water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Serves 4.