Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)
Serves 4
15 mins prep
90 mins cook
105 mins total
Caldo de Res is a delicious and hearty Mexican Beef Soup with a robust broth. With bone-in portions and large vegetable chunks, a big bowl of this dish is a favorite in Mexico.
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Remove the meat from each of the beef shanks.
Chop meat into 1-inch pieces.
Season the meat with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot.
Add the beef and the bones to the pot.
Brown on all sides.
Add onion.
Stir for one minute, or until translucent.
Add 8 cups of water, more salt and pepper, and garlic.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until beef is tender.
Add jalapeño, bay leaf, chayote, zucchini, carrots, and corn.
Taste for salt. Add salt and pepper if needed.
Make sure there's enough water to cover all the ingredients. If not, add more water.
Cover and simmer for 50 minutes.
In last 10 minutes of cooking, add cabbage slices and lime juice.
Taste again for good measure.
Top each bowl with cilantro.
Serve along with additional lime wedges and tortillas.
Enjoy!