2 teaspoons sesame seeds

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

½ (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick

2 whole cloves

3 bay leaves

2 cups beef broth

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

divided

4 guajillo chile peppers

2 small ancho chile peppers

1 chile de arbol chile pepper

1 large white onion

7 cloves garlic

minced

2 pounds beef or goat stew meat

cut into 1-inch cubes

¼ cup distilled white vinegar

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano

¼ teaspoon ground thyme

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

16 (6 inch) flour tortillas

1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

1 lime

cut into wedges

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

or to taste