Traditional Mexican Caldo de Res (Beef Soup) with Tender Shank - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef shank (or short rib/beef chuck)
• 8-10 cups water
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 10 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 5 chile de arbol peppers (optional)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 jalapeño peppers, sliced (optional)
• 2 ears corn, quartered
• 3 medium tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ¼ head cabbage, chopped
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• Juice from 1 lime
• Red pepper flakes to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Hot sauce to serve
• Lime wedges for serving