The beef broth is a traditional soup of Mexico . Today in Paulina Cuisine we are going to show you the best way to cook Mexican res broth at home . We are going to share the complete beef broth recipe , some sauces ideas for beef broth and everything you need to know before making a homemade res sel .
To make a broth at home we will need ingredients such as: meat, some vegetables (I'm going to tell you which are the best ) and some spices .
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About the recipe of beef broth
This is a very popular broth between Mexican recipes , Guatemala and many Latin American countries .
This soup is prepared with different cuts of meat with bone along with many vegetables . The secret is in its long cooking, it can take us several hours to get meat and bones to release all its flavor.
Eating broth in day to day can help improve in digestion and strengthen the immune system . A beef broth with vegetables is one of the best options for a light, low -calorie meal and essential proteins and nutrients such as iron and collagen .
The ideal meat cut for beef broth
The perfect meat cut to make beef broth has to have bone, such as the rib, because the jelly and the bone collagen will give a thick and particular consistency to the broth, that is what we have to look for in the cut.
Then, the suitable meat cut to make beef broth is one that has bone and a lot of fat , such as skirt, rib or Osobuco. These cuts will provide all the flavor and body to the broth.
Broth can also be made with other types of meat such as chicken or lamb.
The ingredients for this preparation
To make broth you have to start cooking the meat alone for a few minutes, if you can seal the meat in a pan before better . Considering that meat needs more cooking time.
onion, potatoes, carrot and minced celery are added cumin, oregano and bay leaves are added .
Many times the broth is enhanced with other additional ingredients , such as chopped zucchini, corn, coriander, lettuce and what you can imagine. The idea is to get a substantial and tasty soup.
Data: Some people also add chiles or chopped chili to give a little itching to the soup.
Some tips to make a broth at home
- Looking for cuts of bones with fat, because we already speak it already this height is already a motto of this channel: fat is flavor . In this case it is all the taste and body that the broth needs.
- If possible, always using fresh ingredients is key to obtaining the best flavor.
- Seal the meat: it is key to previously brown the meat with the bones in a pan before adding them to the broth, this gives it a richer and more concentrated flavor.
- Use a large pot : this is very important, the broth must have enough space for bones and vegetables to cook properly.
- The cooking is over low heat: the beef broth must be cooked over low heat for several hours so that bones and vegetables have time to release all their flavors and nutrients.
- Season at the end: do not forget to season the broth at the end, since the taste can concentrate during cooking and it may be necessary to adjust the amount of salt and other condiments.
Beef broth sauce
There are many sauces ( here a video with 6 different sauces ) that we can use to add flavor and creaminess to beef broth. Examples:
- SOY SAUCE: An Asian traditional sauce that gives a touch of salty and particularly delicious flavor to the broth.
- Tomato sauce: tomato sauce is a sauce that we love for its versatility, it can be used in many dishes and always provides a touch of acidity.
- Fish sauce: This is another Asian sauce that can be used to flavor the beef broth. This is often used in noodles and soups for its strong and salty flavor.
- Worcestershire sauce: an English sauce that is made with wine, vinegar, sugar and spices. It has a strong and spicy flavor.
- Spicy sauce: A spicy sauce can be used to add some heat to the beef broth . You can use a commercial Chile sauce or do it at home.
Mexican resire recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kg of meat with a lot of bone.
- 1 large onion.
- 2 Carrots.
- 1 Pope.
- 2 celery branches.
- 1 big tomato.
- Peas.
- 2 garlic cloves.
- 1 Branch of Thomillo.
- 1 Romero twig.
- Fresh herbs (optional).
- Salt.
- Pepper to taste.
How to make a beef broth
- In a large pot or in a pressure pot, place the meat with bones and completely cover with water. Cook for 5 minutes and add the onion cut into rooms, a little salt and garlic cloves in half, leave in the fire and bring the liquid to boiling.
- After 1 hour the meat must already be tender, if so then add the tomato in rooms along with the celery in small pieces, the carrots in thick slices, the peas and the potatoes in rooms, the pepper along with the thyme and the rosemary.
- Lower the heat to the middle-low and continue cooking for 3-4 hours, removing occasionally and adding more water if necessary.
- After the weather the broth will already be ready, you can add a sprig of fresh herbs to the broth just before serving.
- Serve the hot broth.