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Old Fashioned Caldo de Res

Posted on September 2, 2025 by admin

Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup) is a traditional and hearty dish made with beef shank, bones, and lots of fresh vegetables. It’s comforting, rustic, and made with love — typically served with lime, rice, and warm tortillas on the side.

Here’s an old-fashioned Caldo de Res recipe like abuela used to make:


🌽 Old Fashioned Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

🍲 Ingredients:

For the broth:

  • 2.5–3 lbs beef shank (with bone)

  • 1 beef marrow bone (optional but adds richness)

  • 12 cups water

  • 1 medium white onion, halved

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp black peppercorns

  • 2 bay leaves

Vegetables:

  • 2 ears of corn, cut into thirds

  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

  • 2 chayotes, peeled and quartered (optional but traditional)

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and halved

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, cut into wedges

  • 1 zucchini (or Mexican squash), cut into thick rounds

  • 1 bunch cilantro (tied with string or bundled loosely)

  • 1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving)

Optional:

  • Cooked white rice (served on the side or added to the bowl)

  • Warm corn tortillas

  • Diced onion, jalapeños, or hot sauce for garnish


👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Broth:

  • In a large stock pot, add the beef shanks and marrow bones.

  • Cover with 12 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  • Skim off the foam and impurities that rise to the top.

  • Add onion, garlic, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves.

  • Lower the heat, cover partially, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the marrow is soft.

2. Add Hearty Vegetables:

  • Add corn, carrots, potatoes, and chayote. Simmer for another 20–25 minutes.

3. Add Softer Vegetables:

  • Add cabbage and zucchini. Place the cilantro bundle on top.

  • Simmer for another 10–15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender but not falling apart.

4. Adjust Seasoning:

  • Taste the broth and adjust salt if needed. Discard cilantro bundle and bay leaves.


🥄 To Serve:

  • In large bowls, add beef, a variety of vegetables, and ladle broth on top.

  • Serve with lime wedges, warm tortillas, and optionally, a scoop of rice in each bowl.

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