Braised Beef Short Rib Barbacoa

• 4 lb bone-in beef short ribs
• 3 dried guajillo chiles
• 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
• 5 clove garlic
• 1 white onion
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 cup beef stock
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast and soak the guajillo chiles, then blend with chipotle, garlic, onion, cloves, cumin and vinegar into a smooth adobo.

2. 2

   Season the short ribs with salt and sear until deeply browned in a Dutch oven.

3. 3

   Pour the adobo and beef stock over the ribs and add the bay leaves.

4. 4

   Cover and braise at 325 degrees F until the meat falls off the bone, about 3 hours.

5. 5

   Shred the beef and skim the fat from the braising liquid.

6. 6

   Moisten the barbacoa with the strained sauce and serve with warm tortillas.