Caldo de Res ( Mexican Beef Soup)

mbowman323

Im not feeling all that great and a few friends wanted me to share this with them it serves 8.


Ingredients
2 pounds beef shank, with bone ( I just use stew meat)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil ( I use olive oil)
2 teaspoons salt ( I just use a pinch)
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes ( I used stewed)
3 cups beef broth ( caldo de res one this gives it the bone marrow taste)
4 cups water
2 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (use as much ort as little)
1 potato, quartered (optional)
2 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds
2 chayotes, quartered (optional) or if you can not find chayotes use zuhchini
1 medium head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges

1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno ( I use fresh)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, cut into wedges


1.Cut the meat from the beef bones into about 1/2 inch pieces, leaving some on the bones.
2.Heat a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the oil, tilting the pan to coat the bottom. Add the meat and bones, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thoroughly browned.
3.Add 1 onion, and cook until onion is also lightly browned. Stir in the tomatoes and broth. The liquid should cover the bones by 1/2 inch. If not, add enough water to compensate. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour with the lid on loosely. If meat is not tender, continue cooking for another 10 minutes or so.
4.Pour in the water, and return to a simmer. Add the carrot and 1/4 cup cilantro, and cook for 10 minutes, then stir in the potato, corn and chayote/ zuchini. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Push the cabbage wedges into the soup, and cook for about 10 more minutes.
5.Ladle soup into large bowls, including meat vegetables and bones ( if you didnt use bone shank then just themeat). Garnish with jalapenos, minced onion, and additional cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over all and yummy!!

Per serving

Calories 245 , Total Fat 5.9 g , Sat Fat 1.6 grams, Cholesterol 39.0 mg ,Sodium 1,129.0 mg ,Potassium 999.0 mg ,Total Carbohydrate 25.6 g , Sugars 8.4 g ,Protein 22.2 g

It may not be the healthiest thing but make me feel a million times better when I am sick :sick:

makmyra

Caldo de Res is my favorite when I'm sick.....it makes me feel so good....yuuuummmmmmm

Leslie2273

mbowman323

ya it does. It's amazing I just forgot my lime