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Mole
de Olla

On a cool evening, mole de olla gives you the comfort of a beef stew with the brightness of a good soup.
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Ingredients • 6 servings

2 lb bone-in beef shank, cut into serving pieces
10 cups water, plus more as needed
1/2 white onion
3 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 ears corn, cut into thirds
3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 medium tomatoes
2 chayotes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 carrots, thickly sliced
8 oz green beans, trimmed
2 medium zucchini, thickly sliced
1 xoconostle, peeled and seeded (optional)
2 sprigs fresh epazote
Kosher salt, to taste
Lime wedges, to serve

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Equipment

Large stockpot
Blender
Fine-mesh strainer

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First Step

Put beef, water, onion, garlic, and bay leaves in a large stockpot. Bring just to a boil, skim the surface, then simmer partly covered until beef is nearly tender, about 90–110 minutes.

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