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CALDO DE RES! MEXICAN BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP!❤

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Caldo de res

Cultural Context

Caldo de res, a traditional Mexican beef soup, has roots in rural kitchens where hearty meals were essential for laborers. This comforting dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing warmth and togetherness. Today, it is a beloved staple across Mexico and has found its way into homes worldwide, often adapted with local ingredients.

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6 servings
Servings4
cabbage
2 ears of corn
1 chiote
anaheim pepper
1 sweet potato
small red potatoes
celery
carrots
zucchini
beef shank meat
chuck roast meat
onions
tomatoes
green beans
4 garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon peppercorns
salt
cilantro
beef stock
1 tablespoon oil
6 quarts water
1

Show whole ingredients for the caldo de res.

2

Cut onions into nice big pieces.

3

Sear beef shank meat with a little salt in 1 tablespoon of oil until browned on both sides.

4

Remove seared beef and set aside.

5

Add 6 quarts of water to the pot and bring to a boil.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

7

Lower heat to a low simmer and remove any scum that forms on top.

8

Grind 4 garlic cloves, 3/4 teaspoon of cumin, and 3/4 teaspoon of peppercorns until powdery.

9

Add ground spices to the pot along with the onions and seared beef.

10

Cover and let boil for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

11

Peel and cube the chiote, and prepare other vegetables by cutting them into bite-sized pieces.

12

Cut green beans in half and prepare sweet corn in small pieces.

13

Cut celery and carrots into bite-sized pieces.

14

Cut small red potatoes in half.

15

Cut sweet potato into pieces, leaving the skin on.

16

Prepare zucchini and other vegetables as desired.

Equipment Needed

potcutting boardknife

Allergens

milk
Local Name: Caldo de res

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