Got any questions? Ask away! If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. Thanks! — Mike H. Looking for the perfect comfort food dish? It’s hard to beat a soul-warming bowl of Caldo de Res. Caldo de Res is a Mexican beef and vegetable soup made from simmering bone-in beef and a mix of vegetables and spices. It is also sometimes referred to as “sopa de res” (beef soup) or “cocido”. The recipe starts with a flavorful stock made by simmering bone-in beef low and slow until tender. You then add lots of vegetables for a meal you’re guaranteed to love. This is a dish you’ll turn to over and over again. Let’s talk about how to make caldo de res, shall we?
FOR THE BEEF STOCK Beef. Bone-in beef shank or short ribs are very often used, though you can use beef chuck or other cuts of meat that benefits from low and slow cooking. Vegetables. Onion, celery, garlic. Chile de Arbol. Optional, for spicy. Seasonings. Bay leaves, black peppercorns, salt. FOR THE CALDO DE RES (BEEF SOUP) Vegetables. Potatoes, carrots, zucchini, corn, tomatoes, cabbage, optional jalapenos. See the Recipe Tips & Notes section for other vegetable options. Tomato Sauce. Lime Juice. FOR SERVING. Spicy red pepper flakes, fresh chopped cilantro, hot sauce, lime wedges.
Skim away any fat or foam that rises to the top as you go. Remove the beef and shred it, then set it aside and strain the beef stock. Simmer another 10 minutes or so, until everything is cooked to your preference. Serve into bowls and garnish as desired. Boom! Done! Your caldo de res is ready to serve. I hope you’re ready to dig in! This is such a hearty and delicious meal. Enjoy. You can also freeze it for 3 months or longer in freezer containers. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this caldo de res recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up!
Made in Mexico: The Cookbook, by Danny Mena (affiliate link, my friends!) Also, check out my cookbook! The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
