INGREDIENTS :
FOR THE BEEF :
8 cupsof water
4bay leaves
3lbs pot roast beef
5lbs beef shanks
Whole head of garlic
1onion
Optional – beef bones with marrow if you’re not using beef shanks
1 tablespoonof salt
FOR THE SAUCE:
5anchos chiles
5guajillo chiles
2pasilla chiles
3–4Chiles de Arbol (optional) (for added spiciness. Leave out if you don’t want it spicy)
½ teaspoonblack pepper
1 teaspooncumin
2 teaspoonsdried marjoram
2 teaspoonsdried thyme
2 teaspoonsdried oregano
1 teaspoonground ginger or 2 inches fresh ginger peeled
½ teaspoonground cinnamon or 1 inch of stick
¼ cupapple cider vinegar
½ teaspoonground cloves or 5 whole cloves
½a medium onion
8Garlic cloves
1Canned chipotle pepper
1 cupchili pod cooking liquid
3–4Roma tomatoes
Salt to taste
For the Quesa Taco
24corn tortillas
4 cupsshredded Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese or other mild melting cheese
1 cupdiced onion (or more to your liking)
½ cupchopped cilantro (or more to your liking)
several lime wedges
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