Categories: Chili, Soups, Stews, chowder

Ingredients

• 2 dried Pasilla chiles
• 2 dried guajillo chiles
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 1/2 lbs. beef shank
• 8 cups beef stock
• 1 cup coarsely chopped white onion
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 can (15oz.) hominy, rinsed
• Shredded cabbage, thinly sliced radishes and dried oregano, for garnish
• Lime wedges and tostada shells, for serving

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, soak the chiles and 2 garlic cloves in 2 cups warm water until the chiles are soft, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid. In a blender, puree the chiles, garlic and 1 1/3 cups soaking liquid. Season the chile sauce with salt and pepper.
2. Place the beef shanks in a large, heavy pot. Add the stock and 8 cups cold water, adding more water if needed to cover the shanks completely. Add the onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves and the remaining 3 garlic cloves. Season with 2 Tbsp. salt and 2 Tbsp. pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, occasionally skimming the far from the surface, until the meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
3. Transfer the shanks to a cutting board; let cool 15 minutes. Strain the soup into a large bowl; return the liquid to the pot. In a blender, puree the strained vegetables; stir into the soup. Add the hominy, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.
4. Meanwhile, using two forks, shred the meat (discard the fat and bones). Return the meat to the pot; season. let simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the cabbage, radishes and oregano. Drizzle with the chile sauce.

5. Serve with lime wedges and tostadas.

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