Keto Caldo de Res

Warm, comforting, and low-carb, Keto Caldo de Res is a delicious twist on the classic Mexican beef soup designed to fit into a keto lifestyle. Packed with tender beef shank, nutrient-rich vegetables like green cabbage, zucchini, and chayote squash, and infused with aromatic garlic and onion, this hearty soup is both satisfying and wholesome. Slowly simmered to perfection, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the vegetables soak up the rich flavors of the broth. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this keto-friendly recipe is a perfect blend of savory and zesty. Ideal for meal prep or family dinners, this one-pot wonder is a warm, soul-soothing dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef shank with bone
• 10 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 4 pieces garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 piece medium onion, quartered
• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
• 2 pieces medium zucchini, cut into thick slices
• 1 piece chayote squash, peeled and cut into cubes
• 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 pieces lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the beef shanks thoroughly under cold water to remove any bone fragments.

Step 2

In a large stockpot, combine the beef shanks, water, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

Step 3

Add the garlic and onion to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and easily falls off the bone.

Step 4

Remove the beef shanks from the pot. Let them cool slightly, then remove the meat from the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bones.

Step 5

Return the meat to the pot and add the cabbage, zucchini, and chayote. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Adjust the seasoning with additional salt if necessary.

Step 7

When ready to serve, ladle the caldo de res into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5194.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2725.2

Total Fat 167.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 725.7mg	0%
Sodium 5652.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 50.7g
Protein 222.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 883.4mg	0%
Iron 34.2mg	0%
Potassium 6068.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 15.3%