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caldo de res (mexican beef soup)

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RosemaryRidgeFarms2037 avatar
Lincoln, NE
Updated on Nov 6, 2013

I was taught to cook this soup by my first husband, who is from Mexico. He made this dish for the first time for me when we where pregnant with our first son.Needless to say, me being a hungrey pregnant woman, I ate 3 bowls, not small bowls, but LARGE bowls,it's that good! Now I make this all the time, and its a huge hit at our house! And you will deffenatly have left overs for almost 3 days! Hope this dish makes its way to your next pot luck or dinner table soon!! Enjoy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 30 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef neck bones
  • 6-8 packages beef shank, with bone
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic
  • 8-10 large carrots
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 4 large potatoes cubed
  • 4 large chayotes (mexican squash) cubed
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup goya seasoning (mexican spice)
  • 4-6 - ears of corn (cut in halves)
  • 3 medium mexican grey squash cubed
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (1/2) for soup other half for garnish on tacos
  • 4-6 medium fresh limes
  • 1 package corn tortillas
  • 20-24 cups water
  • 2-3 large avocados diced or sliced

How To Make caldo de res (mexican beef soup)

  • Beef Shank with Bone! This will make up your broth and flavor! And its dirt cheap too!!!
    Step 1
    In a large pot over low heat combine the beef,garlic, onion, carrots, 1/2 a bunch of cilantro, salt and pepper and goya seasoning. Add water,to cover meat and veggies. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • These are chayotes
    Step 2
    Remove lid, stir, and simmer for another hour with lid off.Add potatoes and squashes.
  • These are Mexican Grey Squashes
    Step 3
    Serve hot. Just before eating, squeeze in fresh lime juice to taste and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Heat tortillas and serve with Avocados and sour cream! This is be your next big crave in the cold winter months! Promise!!!!! Enjoy!
  • Step 4
    *** Tortillas and sour cream, built up meat/veggies on tortillas, squeeze lime on tortillas, and dip into soup!!!Don't forget the Avocados!
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