Caldo de res, which translates to beef broth, is the incomparable Mexican version of beef stew, rooted in the country’s history and cuisine. It’s a soupy broth that’s light enough to enjoy ...

Hearty Caldo de Res recipe While traditional recipes call for just the meat off the beef shanks, it can't hurt to add more. This delicious recipe from Kevin is Cooking adds pieces of beef chuck.

Caldo de Res Recipe (Mexican Beef Soup) Ingredients. For the Beef Stock: 3 pounds beef shank (or substitute with short rib or beef chuck) 8-10 cups water; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; ...

The recipe features a proper amount of brandy, an ingredient I had never before associated with a caldo de res. Luckily, I had a nearly empty bottle of brandy left from my ponche-making days in ...

But there's no single "recipe" for either caldo de res or caldo de pollo. Like most beloved cure-all soups, the makeup of each bowl is dictated by whichever cook happens to be in the kitchen.

During the winter months when I was a child, coming home from school and being greeted by the beefy, minty scent of albondigas en caldo simmering on the stove felt like a big, warm hug. This Mexica… ...