Keto Caldo de Res
Warm, hearty, and packed with low-carb goodness, Keto Caldo de Res is a delicious Mexican beef soup reinvented for the keto lifestyle. This comforting dish showcases tender beef shank simmered to perfection in a rich, flavorful broth infused with garlic, onion, and whole black peppercorns. Loaded with vibrant, keto-friendly vegetables like green cabbage, zucchini, and chayote squash, this recipe is a wholesome meal that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Topped with fresh cilantro and served with a side of zesty lime wedges, this soup is perfect for a family dinner or a make-ahead meal. With only 20 minutes of prep and simple cooking steps, Keto Caldo de Res is an ideal choice for those sticking to low-carb or gluten-free diets while enjoying traditional Mexican flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef shank with bone
- 10 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 piece medium onion, quartered
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 pieces medium zucchini, cut into thick slices
- 1 piece chayote squash, peeled and cut into cubes
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 pieces lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Rinse the beef shanks thoroughly under cold water to remove any bone fragments.
In a large stockpot, combine the beef shanks, water, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
Add the garlic and onion to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and easily falls off the bone.
Remove the beef shanks from the pot. Let them cool slightly, then remove the meat from the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bones.
Return the meat to the pot and add the cabbage, zucchini, and chayote. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Adjust the seasoning with additional salt if necessary.
When ready to serve, ladle the caldo de res into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 801 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 975 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
