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HOW TO MAKE CALDO DE RES | MEXICAN BEEF 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
3 pounds beef shank
2 pounds beef ribs
3 cubes of baby bouillon
salt
whole garlic
1 white onion
3 roma tomatoes
1 chile de arbol
1 bunch of cilantro
baby carrots
mexican squash
chayote
cabbage
potatoes
whole corn
1

Add 20 cups of water into a large pot and set on medium-high heat to boil.

2

Once boiling, add salt, half of a white onion, and a whole head of garlic.

3

Add the washed meat to the pot and cover to cook.

4

After 50 minutes, remove the garlic and onion, and any scum from the pot.

5

Grab 2 cups of broth from the pot for a mixture.

6

In a blender, combine half of the onion, half of the cilantro, chile de arbol, beef bouillon, 5 garlic cloves, 2 cups of broth, and 3 halved roma tomatoes. Blend until smooth.

7

Pour the mixture into the pot and add the corn, cut in half. Mix well and cover to cook for another 30 minutes.

8

After 30 minutes, add the potatoes (poked with a fork) and baby carrots. Mix and cover to cook for another 20 minutes.

9

After 20 minutes, check the potatoes for softness. If soft, add the mexican squash and chayote, cut in half moons. Mix and cover for 10 more minutes.

10

After 10 minutes, add cilantro and cabbage. Cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment Needed

large pot

Allergens

milk
Local Name: Caldo de res

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