Caldo de Res Recipe (Mexican Beef Soup)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    266 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Caldo de Res Recipe (Mexican Beef Soup)

Caldo de res is a delicious Mexican beef soup that's loaded with vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, always hearty and satisfying, easy to make!

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Ingredients

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FOR THE BEEF STOCK

  • 3 pounds beef shank or use short rib or beef chuck
  • 8-10 cups water
  • 1 onion rough chopped, large
  • 2 celery rough chopped, stalks
  • 10 cloves garlic rough chopped
  • 5 chile de arbol peppers optional - you can use other dried pods, if desired
  • 3 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon salt

FOR THE CALDO DE RES (BEEF SOUP)

  • 3 potato cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 carrot cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 zucchini cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 jalapeno pepper sliced (if desired
  • 2 corn quartered, ears
  • 3 tomato cut into bite sized pieces, medium sized
  • 1/4 cabbage chopped, head
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • lime juice from 1
  • Other optional vegetables and seasonings see recipe notes

FOR SERVING

  • red pepper flakes spicy, fresh chopped, wedges
  • cilantro
  • hot sauce
  • lime

Instructions

MAKE THE HOMEMADE BEEF STOCK

  1. To a very large pot, add the oxtail (or other cuts of beef) with the water, onion, celery, garlic, chiles de arbol, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, skimming any fat or foam that rises to the top as needed, until the beef is fall-apart tender.
  2. Carefully remove the beef pieces and set them into a large bowl. Shred the beef from the bones and discard the bones. Set aside for now.
  3. Strain the beef stock and discard the solids.

MAKE THE CALDO DE RES (Beef Soup)

  1. Add the beef stock back to the same large pot and heat to a simmer. Add a bit more water if it has reduced too much. Add the potatoes and carrots and simmer for 20 minutes. The vegetables should start to become tender.
  2. Add the zucchini, jalapenos, corn, tomatoes, cabbage and tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables have all become tender to your preference.
  3. Add the shredded beef back to the pot and stir in juice from 1 lime. Heat through. Taste and adjust for salt.
  4. Serve into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes, fresh chopped cilantro, hot sauce, and lime wedges. Enjoy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.001g (0%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 1122mg (47%) Potassium 1303mg (28%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3399IU (68%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 1122mg 47%
Potassium 1303mg 28%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3399IU 68%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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