Beef Barbacoa

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add the dried chiles and toast them for 30 seconds per side.
3. 3
   DO NOT BURN THEM!
4. 4
   Transfer the now toasted chiles to a medium saucepan and addthe water, place over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes, until the chiles have softened and rehydrated.
5. 5
   Transfer the chile to a blender and add 2 cups of the cooking liquid.
6. 6
   You can discard the rest.
7. 7
   Add the vinegar, tomato, onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, cloves and the salt.
8. 8
   Puree until smooth.
9. 9
   Wipe out the medium saucepan and add the oil.
10. 10
    Put over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Then add the pureed chile mixture.
12. 12
    Try not to let it splatter.
13. 13
    Partially cover the saucepan and cook for about 12 minutes.
14. 14
    Stirring once or twice until the color darkens and the mixture thickens to a paste like consistency.
15. 15
    Place the beef in a large bowl and cover with the chile marinade.
16. 16
    Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours to let the flavors blend.
17. 17
    Preheat the oven to 350.
18. 18
    Place the beef chunks in a French oven or a casserole dish with a lid.
19. 19
    Discard the marinade.
20. 20
    Pour the beer over and cover with the lid and place in preheated oven for 3 hours, until meat pulls apart with a fork.
21. 21
    Take out of the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.