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Caldo de Res Mexican Beef Soup Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful Mexican beef soup loaded with tender meat and fresh vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 2.5 pounds beef shanks, bone-in

Liquid

  • 12 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 white onion, quartered white onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves

Vegetables

  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks carrots
  • 2 zucchini, cut into large chunks zucchini
  • 3 ears corn, cut into thirds corn
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks potatoes
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, cut into wedges green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving lime
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine beef, water, salt, onion, garlic, and bay leaves in a large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
  • Add carrots, corn, and potatoes; simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and cabbage; cook for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, remove bay leaves, and serve hot with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, simmer the broth longer and add fresh herbs just before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef, Soup