Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

1. Beef shank, with bone - 2 pounds
2. Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
3. Salt - 2 teaspoons
4. Ground black pepper - 2 teaspoons
5. Onion, chopped - 1
6. Beef broth - 3 cups
7. Diced tomatoes - 1 (14.5 ounce) can
8. Water - 4 cups
9. Carrot, coarsely chopped - 2 medium
10. Chopped fresh cilantro - ¼ cup
11. Chayotes, quartered (Optional) - 2
12. Corn, husked and cut into thirds - 2 ears
13. Potato, quartered (Optional) - 1
14. Cabbage, cored and cut into wedges - 1 medium head
15. Chopped fresh cilantro - 1 cup
16. Sliced pickled jalapenos - ¼ cup
17. Finely chopped onion - ¼ cup
18. Limes, cut into wedges - 2
19. Radishes, quartered - 4

How to cook deliciously - Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

1. Stage

Cut the meat from the beef bones into about 1/2 inch pieces, leaving some on the bones.

2. Stage

Heat a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat until very hot. Add oil, tilting the pan to coat the bottom. Add meat and bones and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thoroughly browned.

3. Stage

Add onion and cook until lightly browned; stir in broth and tomatoes. The liquid should cover the bones by 1/2 inch. If not, add some water to compensate. Reduce heat to low; simmer with the lid on loosely until meat is tender, about 1 hour.

4. Stage

Pour in 4 cups water, and return to a simmer. Add carrots and 1/4 cup cilantro, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in chayote, corn, and potato; simmer until vegetables are tender. Push cabbage wedges into soup; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

5. Stage

Ladle soup into large bowls, including some meat, vegetables, and bones. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and minced onion. Squeeze lime juice over soup and serve with radishes.