Beef soup is a traditional dish in Honduran cuisine characterized by its unique flavor and preparation with fresh and healthy ingredients. The recipe we present is a Honduran-style version that you will love.
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About its origin
This is a very popular dish in Honduras that is consumed throughout the country. In rural areas, it is a common meal due to the availability of fresh ingredients and homemade preparation.
One of the secrets of Honduran beef soup is the combination of fresh vegetables and high-quality beef.
Yucca, corn, carrot, sweet potato, pataste, and cabbage are some of the ingredients used to give it a unique and delicious flavor. Additionally, beef provides proteins and essential nutrients for the body.
Preparation tips
To give the Honduran beef soup a more authentic flavor, it is recommended to use achiote, a spice very common in Latin American cuisine.
Achiote adds a distinctive color and flavor to the soup, although its use is optional.
Beef Soup
Ingredients
2 pounds of Beef shank
2 pounds of Beef ribs
3 liters of Water
3 Garlic
1 Onion
1 Sweet pepper
1 pound of Yucca
1 pound of Potatoes
1 Carrot
3 Green bananas
1 Pataste
1 Cabbage
4 Corn on the cob
1 pound of Sweet potato
2 Beef broth
1 pinch of Salt
Fine cilantro
Wide cilantro
1 tablespoon of Achiote
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this dish, first season the meat with salt, pepper, broth, and achiote.
Step 2 : Then, add chili, tomato, onion, garlic, wide cilantro, and fine cilantro.
Step 3 : Add water and let it cook for two hours over low heat.
Step 4 : After this cooking time, add the vegetables and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Step 5 : Once ready, serve the hot dish accompanied by rice and a lime wedge.
Step 6 : Enjoy it with your loved ones!
