Caldo de Res (Beef Soup)

Ingredients:

•2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
•1 pkg of beef stew meat or any other kind of beef that you like to eat
•Salt to Taste
•Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
•1 Onion coarsely chopped
•4 Cloves Garlic, minced
•1 Large Tomato, chopped, or 1 (14.5 oz) Can diced tomato
•1 Teaspoon Cumin
•3 Cups Beef stock
•4 Cup Water
•3 Potatoes, coarsely chopped
•3 Carrots, coarsely chopped
•1 Cup Green Beans, halved
•2 Chayote, peeled and coarsely chopped,(optional)
•2 Ears Corn, shucked and cut into thirds, or about 1 cup canned corn
•1 Cup Cilantro, Chopped
•2 Zucchinis, coarsely chopped
•1/2 Head Cabbage, Chopped
•3 Limes, quartered
•4 Radishes, quartered
•1-2 Habanero, Jalapeño, or Serrano Chile Peppers, minced,(optional)

Directions:

Set a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil, meat,and salt and pepper to taste.

When the meat is browned, add the onion, garlic, tomato, and cumin and cook about 5 minutes until tender.

Add the beef stock and enough water to cover the meat and bones by about 2 inches. Reduce heat to low, Cover, and simmer about 1 hour, or until meat is tender.

Add any remaining water, the potatoes, carrots, green beans, chayote, corn, and about 1/4 cup cilantro. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

Add the zucchini and cabbage and simmer another 10 minutes or until tender.

Serve soup hot, garnishing with freshly squeezed lime juice, radishes, and peppers to taste.Serve with plenty of corn tortillas. Enjoy :D