Beef Mole Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 cups beef broth, low sodium for controlled seasoning
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for browning
• 4 dried ancho chilies, seeded and deveined, soaked in hot water
• 2 dried guajillo chilies, seeded and deveined, soaked in hot water
• 1 dried pasilla chili, seeded and deveined, soaked in hot water
• 1/4 cup almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 small tomato, roasted
• 1 small onion, roasted
• 3 cloves garlic, roasted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 ounce Mexican dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for sautéing the sauce base
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Thinly sliced white onions
• Crumbled queso fresco
• Lime wedges, for a fresh, acidic contrast