Caldo de Res

Name: Caldo de Res
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8-10 cups water; 2 pounds beef shank with bone; 1 ½ pounds beef chuck roast (cubed); 4 garlic cloves; 1 white onion (halved (one half diced, one half left whole)); 1 tablespoon salt; 2 cups chopped cabbage; 3 roma tomatoes (diced); 3 large potatoes (cubed); 3 corn on the cob (cut into 3rds); 3 large carrots (peeled and cut into 2 inch slices); 1 bunch of cilantro (half chopped, half whole); 3 chayote squash (or zucchini, cut into 3rds and sliced lengthwise into 4ths); 1 lb fresh or frozen green beans; 1-2 limes (quartered)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 30min

Caldo de Res is a traditional Mexican beef soup that's simple, rich, and comforting. The beef broth is perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs. Plus, the soup is loaded with vegetables!

Updated at: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:38:47 GMT