Join KENS 5 and host Erik Kennon as we bring you some of the best recipes from local grandmas with our weeklong food special, "Cookin' with Grandma."
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Grandma Genevieve is an inspiration! This Great-Great-Grandma has such a passion for life. As you'll see in this episode, the 93-year-old San Antonio native loves to ride her bike to prove to herself that she is still strong and capable.
Don't forget the hand-crushed garlic and cumin seeds to make your caldo de res just right. Plus, Grandma Genevieve has an extra-special ingredient in her recipe. Be sure to read all the way to the end!
Grandma Genevieve Najera's Caldo de Res
Ingredients
- Large Pot serves about 6 people
- One 2-pound bone-in beef shank, cut into 1-inch cubes. Grandma says the bigger the bone, the better!
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 medium white onion
- Pinch of salt
- Comino seasoning
- 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch rounds. You can also use a bag of mini carrots
- 2 celery sticks, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 yellow squash, cut in 2-inch strips
- 6 corn cobs, they come frozen in a package
- 1 large zucchini, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1/2 head cabbage, quartered
- 1 cup of chopped cilantro, add more to taste
- 2 large potatoes, cubed into medium/small pieces
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- You can use lemon or lime as a side garnish
- Corn tortillas also as a side to go along with your soup
Instructions
- Combine the beef shank cubes and the bone with 10-12 cups water, garlic and onion in large pot.
- Sprinkle with the salt and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for 2 hours. Watch if foam starts to rise. Take it off as necessary.
- Once the meat is fully cooked and tender, add all vegetables (including the cilantro), half a can of the tomato sauce, and a palm full of comino.
- Cover the pot and continue simmering for about another 30 minutes.
- Check the taste of the soup and add more salt or comino for an extra kick.
- Once all vegetables are tender, turn the heat off and serve hot with lemon or lime wedges, and enjoy with warm corn tortillas.
WARNING: This recipe only works when you make it with LOVE. xoxo - Grandma Genevieve aka "The Bad Grandma"
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