Caldo de Res Mexican Beef Soup
Caldo de res is a Mexican beef soup that's extremely hearty and satisfying. The hind shank flavors the broth beautifully as does the marrow in the bones. Garnish with slivered raw onion, lime juice, jalapeños, and more cilantro.
Directions
Recipe Ingredients
- Soup:
- 2 pounds beef shank, with bone
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups water
- 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 chayotes, quartered (Optional)
- 2 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds
- 1 potato, quartered (Optional)
- 1 medium head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
- Garnishes:
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapeños
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 4 radishes, quartered
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