Caldo de Res
Caldo de Res is a traditional Mexican beef soup packed with vegetables and flavors.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Cabbage - 1/2 small head, chopped
- Zucchini - 2 medium, sliced
- Corn on the cob - 2 ears, cut into thirds
- Potatoes - 2 large, diced
- Carrots - 4 medium, sliced
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Water - 12 cups
- Beef bones - 1 pound
- Beef shank - 2 pounds
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, add the beef shank, beef bones, water, onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, corn on the cob, zucchini, and cabbage to the pot. Simmer for another hour, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
- Remove the beef shank from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bones and return the shredded meat to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the caldo de res hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g