• 8 dried guajillo chile peppers*
• 3 dried pasilla chile peppers
• 2-3 dried arbol chile peppers*
• 5 roma tomatoes , quartered (about 1.5lb)
• 1 white onion , roughly chopped
• 1 head garlic peeled, (10-12 cloves)
• 1 Tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 Tablespoon whole cumin seed , (or 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin)
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon whole coriander seeds , (or ¼ tsp ground coriander, or 4-5 whole cloves)
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger root
• 1 inch piece Mexican cinnamon stick *, (or ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar , or white
• 4 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 lb beef chuck roast , cut into large chunks
• 4 bone-in beef short ribs*
• 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
• 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 8 packets of dry instant ramen noodles , seasoning discarded

For Serving:

• 1 white onion , finely chopped
• 1 bunch of cilantro , chopped
• 2 limes , sliced