Low Sodium Caldo de Res

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  3 lb bone-in beef short ribs or beef shank cross-cuts
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  1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
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  Chef's tip

  Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
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  ½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
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  1 tbsp vegetable oil
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  1 medium white onion, quartered
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  6 garlic cloves, smashed
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  3 roma tomatoes, halved
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  2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
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  10 cups water
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  2 ears of corn, cut into 2-inch rounds
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  2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
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  2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
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  1 chayote, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch chunks
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  ¼ head green cabbage, cut into 2 wedges
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  4 sprigs fresh cilantro
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  1 tsp dried oregano (preferably mexican oregano)
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  Dried oregano:

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For serving

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  lime wedges, for serving
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  warm corn tortillas, for serving
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  fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving (optional)
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  sliced serrano or jalapeño chile, for serving (optional)