Caldo de Res Guatemalteco

Step by stepInstructions

1. Place the beef in a large pot with the water, onion, and garlic; bring to a boil, skim the foam, then simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is tender.
2. Add the corn and chayote and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add the carrots, potatoes, and cabbage, and cook for 15 minutes more.
4. Add the green beans and cilantro, season generously with salt, and simmer for 10 minutes until everything is tender.
5. Serve in deep bowls with rice on the side, lime wedges, and warm tortillas; the broth is meant to be slurped, then the meat and vegetables eaten with a little salt and lime.