Birria De Res

Name: Birria De Res
Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons whole cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 7 bay leaves; 22 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded; 1 cup dark Mexican beer, such as Negra Modelo; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 8 cups (64 ounces) canned diced tomatoes and their juices; 3 cloves garlic; 18 dried cascabel chiles, stemmed and seeded; 8 pounds beef short ribs (about 6 large ribs); Kosher salt; 1 large banana leaf or agave leaf, optional; 1/2 medium white onion; 6 cloves garlic; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 16 to 20 warm soft corn tortillas; Chopped fresh cilantro; Diced raw red onions; Hot sauce, optional