1 large beef roast
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried red chili pods
2 tbsp. crushed garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
cumin, to taste

In a large stock pot place beef roast and cover with water (maintain the water add more if necessary) and boil for about 5 hours or until roast is read to shred.

Take roast out of water. DO NOT DISCARD THE WATER - YOU WILL NEED IT AGAIN.

Take the stems off the dried chili pods and place in the roast water and boil until they are soft, about 20 minutes. Once chili pods are soft place them in a blender or food processor (this is where you add your seasonings until it tastes the way you want it to) and puree until thin (sauce will be thick - add boiled water from the roast and chili's until sauce is to the consistency that you would like).

When sauce is complete pour over shredded beef and simmer for about 30 minutes to an hour.

When done serve with lettuce, onion, cheese and tortillas. Best in a burrito!

Submitted by: Samantha Orso