My Favorite Caldo de Res Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) beef shank or chuck, cut into large chunks
• 10 cups (2.4 liters) water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 tsp (10 g) salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp (5 g) black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 ear of corn, cut into rounds (optional)
• 1 cup (150 g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
• Lime wedges for garnish
• Sliced radishes (optional) for garnish