Caldo De Res (beef Soup)

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb beef shank, cubed
• 1 tomato, quartered
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste (or other peppers to your taste)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
• water, to cover
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot combine the beef, tomato, potatoes, onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, 5 teaspoons of the cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
• 2 add water to cover and stir well.
• 3 cover and simmer on low for 2 hours.
• 4 uncover, stir, and simmer for an additional hour uncovered.
• 5 just before serving, stir in the cumin, squeeze in fresh lime juice to taste and sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve and enjoy.
• 6 corn may also be added to this recipe, as well as a dollop of sour cream as garnish.