Tacos with bay

4 ounces about 8 dried ancho chiles , stemmed and seeded 2 cups water 3 -4 roasted plum tomatoes , coarsely chopped or 3/4 cup chopped canned tomato 2[...]

3 1/2 lbs pork roast salt and pepper olive oil 1 cup water 1 onion , chopped 1 green pepper , chopped 2 -3 garlic cloves , chopped 1 cup tomato sauce 1 bay[...]

1 lb lean stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket 1 garlic clove 1 onion , halved 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon marjoram 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup water[...]