Best 7 Mexican Beef Soup Recipes

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**Immerse Yourself in the Rich Flavors of Mexican Beef Soup: A Culinary Journey of Boldness and Comfort**

Indulge in the tantalizing world of Mexican beef soup, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine. This hearty and flavorful soup is a symphony of bold flavors, featuring tender beef, an aromatic broth infused with an array of spices, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Served with a variety of accompaniments such as avocado, sour cream, and cilantro, this delectable soup promises a satisfying and comforting experience. Explore the diverse recipes presented in this article, each offering unique variations on this classic dish. From the traditional Mexican beef soup to its spicy cousin, the sopa de res a la Mexicana, and the savory beef birria, this collection of recipes caters to every palate, ensuring an unforgettable culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Mexican beef soup and embark on a tastebud-tingling journey that celebrates the vibrant heart of Mexican cooking.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CALDO DE RES (MEXICAN BEEF SOUP)



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This is an extremely hearty and satisfying soup. The hind shank flavors the broth beautifully as does the marrow in the bones. Garnish with slivered raw onion, lime juice, jalapenos, and more cilantro.

Provided by LKONIS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds beef shank, with bone
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups beef broth
4 cups water
2 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 potato, quartered
2 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds
2 chayotes, quartered
1 medium head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
¼ cup sliced pickled jalapenos
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, cut into wedges
4 radishes, quartered

Steps:

  • Cut the meat from the beef bones into about 1/2 inch pieces, leaving some on the bones.
  • Heat a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the oil, tilting the pan to coat the bottom. Add the meat and bones, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thoroughly browned.
  • Add 1 onion, and cook until onion is also lightly browned. Stir in the tomatoes and broth. The liquid should cover the bones by 1/2 inch. If not, add enough water to compensate. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour with the lid on loosely. If meat is not tender, continue cooking for another 10 minutes or so.
  • Pour in the water, and return to a simmer. Add the carrot and 1/4 cup cilantro, and cook for 10 minutes, then stir in the potato, corn and chayote. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Push the cabbage wedges into the soup, and cook for about 10 more minutes.
  • Ladle soup into large bowls, including meat vegetables and bones. Garnish with jalapenos, minced onion, and additional cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over all, and serve with radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1134.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

SLOW-COOKED MEXICAN BEEF SOUP



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My family loves this stew, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! You can serve with cornbread instead of corn chips to make it an even more filling meal. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound beef stew meat (1-1/4-inch pieces)
3/4 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups beef stock
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
Optional: Sour cream and tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine first 12 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. If desired, serve with sour cream and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN BEEF-CHEESE SOUP



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"This hearty soup appeals to all ages and can be spiced up to suit individual tastes," reports Kim Gollin of Andover, Kansas. She sometimes drains the can of tomatoes and adds extra beef, serving it as a thick cheesy dip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 pound Mexican or plain process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, corn and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

MEXICAN BEEF SOUP



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As owners of a nursery, we entertain salespeople quite a bit. I like to prepare this spicy soup as a warm way to welcome them into our home. It tastes great with fresh corn bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup shredded cooked roast beef
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, halved
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup frozen cut green beans
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown beef and onion; drain. Add the next nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add corn and beans; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

MEXICAN OXTAIL BEEF SOUP



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This is a easy, fool-proof recipe, handed down by my mom who was a wonderful cook. I try my best to recreate her awesome dishes.

Provided by Diana Flores Akins

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces
1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 cube beef bouillon
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
4 ears corn on the cob, broken in half
3 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
⅓ cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
⅓ cup long grain rice
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 head cabbage, cored and cut into 8 wedges
8 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, and brown the oxtails and beef stew meat on all sides. Add water to cover the meat, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes. Skim off and discard any foam that collects at the top.
  • Drop in the bouillon cube, onion, celery, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and corn ears, stir to combine, and simmer the soup until the meat is very tender, about 2 hours. Stir in the carrots and potatoes, simmer for 30 more minutes, then stir in the lentils, rice, mixed vegetables, and cabbage. Simmer until the rice, lentils, and cabbage are tender, about 30 more minutes. Serve with a half ear of corn in each bowl, with hot steamed tortillas for dipping in the broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 323.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

PRESSURE-COOKER MEXICAN BEEF SOUP



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My family loves this stew, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! Serve the dish with cornbread to make the meal even more filling. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound beef stew meat (1-1/4-inch pieces)
3/4 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups beef stock
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
Optional: Sour cream and tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine first 12 ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. , If desired, serve with sour cream and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP/CALDO MEXICANO DE RES Y VEGETALES



Mexican Beef Vegetable Soup/Caldo Mexicano de Res y Vegetales image

Each time I make this Mexican beef vegetable soup I am transported into my grandmother Mama's kitchen. I can still see her dicing and choppping all the fresh veggies to go into the soup. She always made her soup with large meaty beef soup bones and nice pieces of stew beef. The broth was always very hearty. The aroma of the stock...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Vegetables

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 large meaty beef soup bones
2 lb beef stew meat cut in small pieces
2 c fresh peeled carrots, sliced
2 c fresh sliced celery
1 large sweet vidalia onion quartered
4 clove fresh garlic smashed
1/4 c diced curly parsley
2 large red potatoes diced in small pieces
2 large ears of fresh sweet corn, cut in pieces.
1 large red sweet pepper or green bell pepper, take out seeds and core leave large sliced in half
1/4 c diced fresh cilantro
2 c sliced cabbage
2 medium mexican squash or zuccinis diced
1 small can tomato sauce
2 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 c egg noodles, cooked in salt water seperately
2 small packets of goya sazon seasoning with culantro and achiote
1 tsp garlic powder
5 small beef bouillon cubes, i use maggi brand

Steps:

  • 1. In a large heavy soup pot add bones and cover with about 2 quarts of water. Add all of the onions. garlic, and sweet bell pepper. Add the salt, black pepper cover and bring to a boil. While the pot reaches boiling point. Heat a little oil in a saute pan add the stew meat and sear on all sides. Do four pieces at a time so as to get a good sear on all sides. Do all of the meat this way. Once the soup bones begin to boil add the seared meat. Let boil for about 5 minutes. Next skim the scum off the top of the surface of the water. Next cover and lower the heat and cook for about 2 1/2 hours until the meat is almost done. If water goes down add a little more water.
  • 2. While the meat is cooking peel all the veggies except the squash or zuccini. Dice everything including squash into bite size pieces. Put the carrots, celery, squash, potatoes in a pot of cold water until time to add to the pot. Slice cabbage put into another bowl rinse and drain set aside. Have your ears of corn also cut across and down the cob and ready to add to the pot as well. Dice parsley and cilantro have this also ready to go into the pot.
  • 3. After the meat has cooked for 2 1/2 hours remove the soup bones from the pot into a separate dish. Next drain all of the water from the veggies and add to the hot broth. Add the cabbage, corn, and parsley and cilantro. Stir well. Add the packets of Sazon seasoning, garlic powder, the can of tomato sauce. Taste the broth to see if it has enough salt and season to your liking. Now add the 5 beef bouillon cubes. I use Maggi brand bouillon cubes. You can pick them up in the ethnic part of the your supermarket. They have the Latin spices and flavored for Latino dishes.
  • 4. Cover pot and cook veggies slow for about 45 minutes until just tender. Pick over the soup bones take cut out the meat and add back to the pot. While veggies are cooking cook your noodles in a separate pot. Cook until the noodles are all dente. Drain and have ready to serve into soup bowls (I never add the noodles or pasta to the soup pot as it tends to soak up the liquid and the noodles get soggy) I add to the bowl and ladle veggies and soup over the noodles. I then serve with lime/lemon wedges and tortillas or what ever type bread or crackers you like. I add a little salsa over the soup to give it a little kick. Enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef broth for the best flavor. You can make your own beef broth or use a store-bought brand.
  • Brown the beef before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop the flavor and create a richer soup.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the soup for a more nutritious and flavorful meal. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and corn.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite Mexican spices. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Mexican beef soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Mexican beef soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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