Paleo Caldo de Res
Experience the rich, comforting flavors of **Paleo Caldo de Res**, a wholesome twist on the traditional Mexican beef soup. This hearty recipe features tender, slow-simmered beef shank alongside nutrient-packed vegetables like cassava, zucchini, cabbage, and carrots, creating a perfectly paleo-friendly dish that's brimming with flavor and warmth. Infused with the depth of beef broth, garlic, onion, and a touch of fresh cilantro, this gluten-free, grain-free soup is both nourishing and satisfying. Finished with a squeeze of lime for a fresh, tangy kick, this one-pot wonder is perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. With minimal prep and a slow-cooking method, this Paleo Caldo de Res is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve steaming hot and enjoy a bowl of this traditional comfort food reimagined for the paleo lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef shank, bone-in
- 8 cups beef broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole onion, large, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 whole carrots, large, chopped
- 1 whole zucchini, large, sliced
- 1 whole cabbage, small, cut into wedges
- 1 pound cassava or yucca root, peeled and chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 whole lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Place the beef shank in a large pot and add beef broth and water. Add sea salt and black pepper.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover partially. Cook for about 1.5 hours, skimming any foam that may rise to the surface.
After 1.5 hours, add the quartered onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and peeled cassava to the pot. Continue to simmer for 20 more minutes.
Add the sliced zucchini and cabbage wedges to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice from the lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.8 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.3 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 15037 mg | 654% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.6 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 253.1 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 801 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 36.4 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 7340 mg | 156% | |
*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.
