Panamanian beef rib soup is a delightful dish made with beef ribs, a selection of fresh vegetables, and greens. It is the perfect accompaniment to a plate of rice with a touch of avocado.
This recipe combines simple ingredients like beef ribs, vegetables, and spices to create a hearty dish full of authentic flavors. Its roots lie in Panama's rural cuisine, where families used to prepare it in large pots over open fires.
The combination of tender beef ribs, fresh vegetables like onion, carrot, celery, and corn, along with spices such as bay leaf and cilantro, creates a rich broth full of aromas that have endured over time.
Feel free to try making it and discover a world of traditional flavors that will win your heart!
Panamanian Beef Rib Soup
Ingredients
2 Corn on the cob
6 Cilantro leaves
2 kilograms of Beef ribs
1 kilogram of Yuca
0.5 kilogram of Pumpkin
0.5 kilogram of Chayote
4 Garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of Oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
2 Cilantro sprigs
3 Sweet peppers
1 Medium onion
4 cups of Beef broth
Preparation
Step 1 : Cut and wash the beef ribs.
Step 2 : Chop the onion and garlic into small cubes.
Step 3 : Peel and cut the chayote into large and small pieces.
Step 4 : In a pot over heat with hot oil, add the beef ribs to sauté.
Step 5 : Then add the garlic, sweet peppers, and onions, stir everything and cover for 20 minutes.
Step 6 : After this time, add the beef broth and chopped cilantro leaves, along with small pieces of chayote to thicken the broth.
Step 7 : Stir and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 8 : Next, add large pieces of chayote, pumpkin, and corn cut into pieces.
Step 9 : Add one liter of hot water and continue cooking.
Step 10 : After 45 minutes, adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Step 11 : Add more chopped cilantro, stir, and wait for the vegetables to be ready to serve the broth.
