Beef Soup / Gallina Pinta

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup of soaked pinto beans 

• 8 cups of water (adjust as needed as suggested in the video recipe)

• 2 Pieces of Chamorro/ Hind beef shank

• 1 tsp of salt 

• 1 Anaheim pepper

• 4 garlic cloves

• 1/2 an onion 

• 1 small tomato 

• 3 green onions 

• 1 Guajillo chile 

• 1 large bay leaf

• Tiny bunch of cilantro (optional)

• 1 small can of hominy (1 pound)

Instructions:

1. Soak the pinto beans in warm water. 

2. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add the beef shank. Boil for 10-15 minutes, removing impurities. 

3. Add soaked pinto beans, salt, Anaheim pepper, garlic, onion, tomato, green onions, jalapeño pepper, bay leaf, and cilantro. Cook for 1.5 hours on medium heat. 

4. Check beans for tenderness and cook longer if needed. 

5. Add 1 cup of hot water, bouillon, and pre-cooked hominy. Cook for another 20 minutes.

6. Remove beef shank, shred it, and set aside. 

7. Blend remaining ingredients (onion, garlic, chili, tomato, green onion) with fresh tomatoes, lime juice, salt, and oregano. 

8. Top the soup with the salsa, chopped onions, green onions, and cilantro. 

9. Serve the soup with the shredded beef and enjoy! This dish may take some time and patience, but it's sure to bring comfort and warmth to your family, especially during stormy weather. Enjoy your delicious Caldo de Res! Buen provecho!
   

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