Caldo de Res is a traditional Mexican beef soup made of beef shanks, potatoes, and vegetables. It’s hearty, delicious and perfect for cold winter days! Don’t forget the warm tortillas for a truly amazing Mexican comfort meal!
The past weekend saw the most rain we’ve had in months and since the weather outside was too wet and cold to be running driving around, I spent most of Friday and Saturday cooped up in the house and huddled in front of the TV with a hefty serving of caldo de res to keep me company. Truly, there’s nothing better than a big bowl of piping hot soup to take the chill out of harsh weather.
Chock-full of beef chunks, verdant cabbage, zucchini and green beans, sweet corn, carrots, red potatoes and a robust broth, this authentic Mexican beef soup is all things delightful. It is hearty and substantial enough to be a meal in itself but sides of Spanish rice and warm corn tortillas are traditional accompaniments.
You can make this caldo de res with short ribs or beef stew meat but bone-in beef shanks or what they call chamorro in Latin stores, are best for flavor. Also, make sure to drizzle lime juice just before serving to round things beautifully. And don’t forget the warm tortillas for a truly amazing Mexican comfort meal! Enjoy!
Caldo de Res is a traditional Mexican beef soup made of beef shanks, potatoes, and vegetables. It's hearty, delicious and perfect for cold winter days! Don't forget the warm tortillas for a truly amazing Mexican comfort meal!
- 2 pounds bone-in beef shanks
- 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tomatoes, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 4 corn, shucked and halved
- 4 medium red potatoes, quartered
- 2 large carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 4 Mexican squash, ends trimmed and cut into 2- chunks
- 8 green beans, ends trimmed and halved
- 1/2 head cabbage, quartered
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems trimmed and coarsely chopped
- water
- limes, cut into wedges
- additional cilantro
- hot sauce
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Wash meat to remove any blood or impurities.
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In a deep pot over medium heat, combine beef shanks and enough water to cover. Add onions, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that accumulates on top. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat tender. Add more water as needed during cooking to maintain about 8 cups.
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Add cumin. Add corn and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add zucchini and green beans and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add cabbage and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add cilantro. Season with salt to taste.
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Ladle into serving bowls and top with additional cilantro, drizzle with lime juice and hot sauce to taste. Serve hot.
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This soup looks so hearty. I love all the veggies in there. They are a great compliment to the beef.
This looks so tasty and perfect for the winter weather we’ve been having!
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Missy
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This soup looks delicious! It’s finally starting to get a bit cold here so I will have to try it out soon!
This looks so good, its more like a stew than soup. It looks like a proper warming meal after a long day, need to add this to my list of recipes to try
mmm! i need this recipe! thank you! winter here in dubai and this would totally make a good meal for my family
This looks so delicious! I have never heard of it before but I need to give it a try for sure. I am positive my family would love it.
IT looks nice and hearty. Perfect for this cold snap we are going through.
Yum I love this recipe. I must make this weekend. xx
This looks really good. My husband would love it. He is a huge meat eater. Thanks for the recipe.
I make a lot of Mexican food, but haven’t ever tried this. I love the addition of halved corn cobs and cabbage. This looks delicious and I cant’ wait to try it!
I’m sure this tastes amazing. I don’t really eat beef or pork but it’s a nice addition to my soup recipes in case a family member asks for one. I like that it’s easy to make as well!
We just made a huge pot of beef stew the other night. I’ll have to try this Mexican version next time.
This looks like a perfect comfort soup for the cold weather. I know my hub is going to enjoy it. The pictures are all amazingly taken, it makes me feel hungry!
Beef Soup sounds very nice and warm. A spice of Mexican flavor is just what I need. Easy instructions here, I appreciate it!
Wow it looks delicious. My family will surely love this! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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Yum, looks delish. My hubby loves caldo too. I might try this recipe soon.
Yum! I have never heard of this before. But it looks so good! I definitely have to try this soon!
It is one of the most nutritious meals I have ever seen. A combination of potato, carrots, squash, beef, squash, beans, cabbage, cilantro and much more. People find comfort and warmth in this kind of dishes.
Yum! This reminds me of a soup my dad used to make all the time when I was younger. Definitely something that would be great for the chilly months!
I love soups so much. This one looks so delicious.
Great job with the presentation of this! I love different types of soups and I would love to try this out I am gonna pin it!
Wow never heard of Mexico Beef Soup all the veggies are big and bulky. I think my husband would like this a lot actually.
I lived in the Southwest for many years and I love Mexican food. This soup reminds me of lazy Sunday’s with my friends.
My mouth was watering just reading this! It’s been storming and raining here so this sort of meal would be perfect to warm up.
Wow! This sounds delicious. I love the variety of vegetables and seasonings. I’ll have to try this!
This makes me wish the cold weather would stick around… such a warm and cozy soup!
Yes, it’s hearty, delicious, and just perfect for the chilly weather. 🙂 Thanks, Monica.
My boys would love this recipe. Hearty & stick to your ribs-perfect for winter.