Beef Posole (Hearty Beef Soup)

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 5 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 1 can (29 ounces) hominy, drained
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 sprig fresh epazote or 1 tablespoon dried epazote leaves, crushed (optional)
• 2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Toppings:

• Lime wedges, chopped fresh cilantro, crisp tortilla strips, sliced onion, crumbled Mexican cheese (queso fresco, cotija or anejo), sour cream (optional)