Caldo de Res Recipe
Latin American caldo de res is a staple dish in our gastronomy. It is a hearty comfort dish that you can prepare with a wide variety of vegetables.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 600 gr beef (note 1)
- Bouillon beef cube
- 1 onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 big potato
- 2 carrots
- 2 cobs
- 1 zucchini
- 1 handful coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime
Instructions
- In a big pot pour about 1 liter or water. Take it to the stove over high heat and wait until it boils. Add the onion (without the outer layer and complete), the garlic cloves (peeled and complete), the bouillon beef cube, and the beef cut into medium size chunks. Simmer over medium heat for 60 minutes.
- Cut the potato and the carrot into medium size pieces. Cut the zucchini into slices about 1 inch thick.
- Take the onion and garlic cloves out. Add the potatoes, the carrot, the zucchini, and the cob. Simmer for 30 minutes until the veggies are fork-tender.
- Add the coriander and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 1 minute and serve. Add some lime juice.
Notes
- You can use ribs, flank or shank for soup or stew (with or without bone). My favorite option is to use half of ribs and half of shank without the bone.