Beef Stock
Basics$2.99 / packApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
A hearty stock made by simmering beef bones and cuts for several hours. The essential base for cocido de res, caldo tlalpeño, and birria. Its rich, full-bodied flavor enhances Mexican rice, red salsas, and braised dishes. Widely used across central and northern Mexico.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Beef Stock, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Red Chilli Stew, Chile Pasado with Beef and Albóndigas en Caldillo (Mexican Meatballs in Broth). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using beef stock
Red Chilli Stew
Chile Pasado with Beef
Albóndigas en Caldillo (Mexican Meatballs in Broth)
Caldillo de Machaca (Dried Shredded Beef Broth)
Mexican Onion Soup with Pasilla Chilli
Chihuahua Beef with Dried Green Chilli
Chilli con Carne
Barbacoa Bowl with Coriander-Lime Rice
Chile Colorado Beef Burrito
Cortadillo Norteño (Northern Mexican Beef Stew)
Oaxacan Chicken Stew with Olives, Capers, Raisins and Almonds
Beef in Guajillo Chile Sauce
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Beef Stock?
Beef Stock is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Red Chilli Stew and Chile Pasado with Beef. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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