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Estofado de res (beef stew)

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  • 3 whole chile de arbol
  • 6 whole allspice berries
  • 8 whole whole cloves
  • 4–5 tsp salt
  • 1½ lb baby potatoes
  • 1 lb carrots
  • 1 piece onion
  • 2 whole tomatillos
  • 12 whole guajillo peppers
  • 2 whole chile anchos
  • water
In a saucepan put the piece of onion, tomatillos, cleaned guajillos, anchos and chiles de arbol; cover with water and bring to a full boil over high heat.
  • 7 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
Transfer to the blender cup with the garlic, cinnamon stick, allspice berries, cloves, salt and the spices.
Add the pickled jalapeno juice and two cups of water and blend smooth.
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeno juice
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 lb short ribs
Into a pot put the short ribs, the chuck roast cut into small cubes and the chuck tender roast.
  • 2 lb chuck roast
  • 2 lb chuck tender roast
  • 5 whole anaheim peppers
  • 1 whole small onion
  • 10 whole roma tomatoes
Add the anaheim peppers, onion and roma tomatoes, then the sauce, strained if needed; rinse out the rest of the sauce with a little beer and mix so the sauce reaches the meat.
  • beer
  • 3 whole bay leaves
Add the bay leaves and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce to medium-low, cover and cook two hours.
Add the baby potatoes, carrots and optional olives; cover and cook another 30 minutes.
Adding potatoes, carrots and olives
  • olives
After 30 to 45 minutes check that the potatoes and carrots are soft and the meat is tender.
Serve with tortillas, chips or tostadas.
Taste test and serving