Dominican Sopa de Res | Beef Soup Recipe | Chef Zee Cooks

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini is lower in calories and frozen corn is often cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and dried herbs are often more affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity and vinegar is often less expensive.

Cut beef shank into large chunks.

Season beef with salt and black pepper.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the beef.

Sear beef until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot; sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the beef; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming off any foam.

Add potatoes, carrots, corn, and green beans to the pot.

Stir in bay leaves, oregano, and cilantro; continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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