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 pepper
1 chile de arbol chile peppers
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