Caldillo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Caldillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cubed pork steak; 2 cups diced potatoes; 12-¾ cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon celery salt; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ⅛ teaspoon comino, to taste; ½ cup chopped green chili pepper (canned variety just won't do. Try to order some fresh frozen New Mexico green chiles like Bueno Food); 4 cups water; 2 -4 key limes, quartered (optional); ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional); 2 cups chopped lettuce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb cubed pork steak
2 cups diced potatoes
12-¾ cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon oregano
⅛ teaspoon comino, to taste
½ cup chopped green chili pepper (canned variety just won't do. Try to order some fresh frozen New Mexico green chiles like Bueno Food)
4 cups water
2 -4 key limes, quartered (optional)
¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
2 cups chopped lettuce (optional)

1
Brown the meat in a large (3 quart) saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add potatoes and cook until the potatoes turn brown on the edges, about 10 minutes.
3
Add 1/2 cup onion, garlic and seasonings, cook for 3 minutes.
4
Add water and green chiles, cover and simmer on low heat until potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
5
Put limes in a small bowl, cilantro in a small bowl, lettuce in a small bowl, and the leftover onion (if you stil have the 1/4 cup leftover)- use them like condiments or garnishes that your guests can put in their soup if they would like.
6
This is just an option- since I now live in Texas, most of my Mexican friends use these condiments, and they really do enhance flavors and texture of soups like caldillo, posole, and menudo.
7
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cubed pork steak, 2 cups diced potatoes, 12-¾ cup finely chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Caldillo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caldillo

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