INGREDIENTS

* 1 pound beef shank
* 1 tomato, quartered
* 2 potatoes, cubed
* 1 onion, chopped
* 3 carrots, chopped
* 1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* 2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice

Method

# In a large pot over low heat combine the beef, tomato, potatoes, onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, 5 teaspoons cilantro, salt and cumin. Add water to cover and stir well. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
# Remove lid, stir, and simmer for another hour with lid off. Serve hot. Just before eating, squeeze in fresh lime juice to taste and sprinkle with remaining cilantro.