Caldo de Res Recipe (Mexican Beef Soup)

"Caldo de res is a delicious Mexican beef soup that's loaded with vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, always hearty and satisfying, easy to make!..."

INGREDIENTS
3 pounds beef shank (or use short rib or beef chuck)
8-10 cups water
1 large onion (rough chopped)
2 celery stalks (rough chopped)
10 cloves garlic (rough chopped)
5 chile de arbol peppers (optional - you can use other dried pods, if desired)
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 zucchinis (cut into bite sized pieces)
2 jalapeno peppers (sliced (if desired))
2 ears of corn (quartered)
3 medium sized tomatoes (cut into bite sized pieces)
1/4 head cabbage (chopped)
8 ounces tomato sauce
Juice from 1 lime
Other optional vegetables and seasonings (see recipe notes)
Spicy red pepper flakes, fresh chopped cilantro, hot sauce, lime wedges
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