Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef and Potato Soup) | Kenji's Cooking Show

beef ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork ribs

Chicken thighs lower fat content while pork ribs are often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini is lower in calories, and frozen corn is often more economical.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Add beef short ribs to a pot without browning them.

Cover the beef with water and bring it to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours until the ribs are tender.

Skim off any scum that rises to the surface during the boil.

Remove the ribs and strain the broth to remove solids.

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