Hearty Mexican Oxtail and Beef Soup
Hearty Mexican Oxtail and Beef Soup delivers a deep, beefy broth with tender oxtail and stew meat, balanced by sweet corn, carrots, and cabbage. Warm spices like cumin and chili powder add gentle heat while lentils and rice give body for a satisfying bowl. Serve this comforting soup for a cozy weekend dinner or when you want a slow-simmered, family-style meal.
- Prep30 min
- Cook3 hr 30 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, and brown the oxtails and beef stew meat on all sides.
- 2
Add water to cover the meat, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
- 3
Skim off and discard any foam that rises to the top.
- 4
Add the bouillon cube, onion, celery, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and corn ears, stir to combine, and simmer the soup until the meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
- 5
Stir in the carrots and potatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the lentils, rice, mixed vegetables, and cabbage, and simmer until the rice, lentils, and cabbage are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 7
Serve with a half ear of corn in each bowl, with hot steamed tortillas for dipping in the broth.
- Calories 397.46 kcal Moderate
- Protein 33.2 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.07 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High
- Sodium 229.62 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.3 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.26 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 93.7 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.17 mg Good Source
- Potassium 861.87 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 47.21 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 69.52 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
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