Ingredients:

For the Beef

3 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in pieces)

1 medium white onion, quartered

4 cloves garlic

2 bay leaves

1 tsp salt

For the Red Chile Sauce

8 dried guajillo chiles

4 dried ancho chiles

2 dried pasilla or New Mexico chiles (optional, for depth)

4 cloves garlic

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tsp Mexican oregano

½ tsp ground cumin

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

3 cups beef broth (reserved from cooking the meat)

1 tbsp lard or vegetable oil