Birria de Res (Beef Birria) | Dinners | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 cloves
• 4 cups (945ml) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes (8 ounces; 225g)
• 2 tomatillos, husks removed (4 ounces; 85g)
• 3 guajillo chiles , stems removed
• 2 California chiles, stems removed
• 3 árbol chiles, stems removed (optional)
• One 3.5-ounce pack achiote paste (100g) (see notes)
• 2 tablespoon gochujang (see notes)
• 5 medium cloves garlic
• 4 pounds (2kg) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 whole yellow onion, unpeeled, ends trimmed (8 ounces; 227g)
• 2 whole bay leaves
• Diced white onion
• Minced fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
• Warmed corn tortillas
• Cooked rice (see notes)
• Cooked beans
• Lime wedges