Instant Pot Caldo de Res
Caldo de Res is a traditional Mexican beef soup known for its rich, gelatinous broth and deep, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Meat
- 3 lbs beef shank
- 2 lbs beef chuck short ribs
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
Aromatics
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/2 tsp whole allspice
- 8 cups water
- 1 white onion, halved
- 1 head garlic, slice end off
- 1 bay leaf
Vegetables - Herbs
- 12 oz cassava, peeled and medium cut
- 2 corn on the cob, cut into 4 sections
- 2 carrots, peeled and medium cut
- 1 chayote, medium cut
- 1 calabacita, large cut
- 1/4 small head cabbage, large cut
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1 sprig epazote
- To taste kosher salt
Accompaniments
- Cilantro, chopped
- White onion, diced
- Salsa Macha
- Lime juice
- Corn Tortillas
Instructions
Meat
- Season both sides of the meat evenly with salt and pepper.
Instant pot - 8 qt
- Select Sauté on High and set the time to 30 minutes—you can always add more time. Press START and heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, brown both sides of each piece of meat. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove all the meat from the pot once browned.
- Keep the Sauté setting on, but reduce the heat to Low. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until they become juicy and soft, deglazing the browned bits. Add the tomato paste, oregano, thyme, cumin, cloves, and allspice. Toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in the water, then press CANCEL. Add all the meat back into the pot, along with the garlic, onion, and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes. Allow a 10-minute Natural Pressure Release. Once complete, Quick Release the remaining pressure. Press CANCEL and uncover.
- Remove excess fat, loose bones, onion, and garlic. Season with salt to taste. Add the prepped vegetables and herbs.
- Keep an eye on the max fill line and remove broth if needed—just keep it hot on the side. Cover and cook on High Pressure for 3 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Natural Pressure Release.
- Once the pressure has released naturally, Quick Release any remaining pressure, press CANCEL, and uncover.
Serve
- Serve topped with cilantro, onion, salsa, and a touch of lime juice. For additional accompaniments, consider serving with Mexican rice, corn tortillas, and queso fresco.