Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Denver Steak
- 2 Guajillo Chiles – Dried
- 2 Ancho Chiles – Dried
- 2 Chipotle Chiles in Adobo
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Oregano – Dried
- 1/2 Tsp Cumin
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Pinch of Ground Cloves
- 1/2 Yellow Onion – Chopped
- 2 Roma Tomatoes – Chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves – Minced
- 1 Tbs White Vinegar
- Vegetable Oil
- 1 Cup Reserved Water
- 4 Cups Beef Broth
Toppings
- 1/2 Yellow Onion – Diced
- Cilantro – Chopped
- Oaxaca Cheese – Shredded (Use Mozzarella if you cannot find.)
Directions
- Remove the seeds and stems from the Guajillo and Ancho chiles. In a sauté pan, boil the Ancho and Guajillo chiles in water for 20 minutes. Let it cool and reserve the seasoned water.
- Slice the denver steaks in half and remove any unwanted thick fat. Season well with salt and pepper. Sear the steaks in batches in a dutch oven or cast iron skillet for about 3 minutes on each side. Set aside and let it rest.
- Pre-heat your oven to 300 degrees (F).
- In the dutch oven, add a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil, onions, tomatoes, salt, cumin, bay leaf, clove and oregano and cook until onions are cooked through (translucent).
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the Guajillo, Ancho, and Chipotle chiles along with 1 Cup of the reserved seasoned water. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool down enough to blend with your hand blended or add it to your blender and blend on low speed to create a marinade.
- Place the marinade back in the dutch oven if it has been removed.
- Add in the beef broth and the seared steaks. Ensure that all of the meat gets smothered with the marinade.
- Cover the dutch oven and roast it in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. NOTE: If you want to use a pressure cooker, set the instant pot to high pressure and cook for 45 minutes. Do a natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes and then do a quick release.
- Remove the steaks and shred.
- Reserve the liquid in the dutch oven or instant pot to use as your consume.
- You can make tacos, burritos, quesadillas, whatever you would like. Just coat the tortillas in the liquid before add your meat cheese, onions, cilantro.