"There are complexity of flavors in this made-from-scratch Short Rib Beef Chili. A hearty and rich comfort food...."
INGREDIENTS
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8-10 Whole Dried California or New Mexico Chiles, seeded and torn into pieces
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4 Whole Dried Ancho Chiles, stemmed, seeded and torn into pieces
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4 tablespoons Avocado or Grapeseed Oil
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Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
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5-6 lbs Beef Short Ribs, silverskin removed and trimmed
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4 cups Chicken Stock, divided
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6 oz Tomato Paste
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2 Adobo Chipotle Peppers with 1 tablespoon of sauce
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2 tablespoons Ground Cumin
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2 tablespoons Ground Coriander
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2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
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1 tablespoon finely ground Coffee Beans
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1 1/2 oz coarsely chopped Bittersweet Chocolate
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1 large Red Onion, chopped
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1 large Sweet Onion, chopped
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3 fresh Jalapeño Peppers, sliced
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1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
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1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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6 large Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon dried Mexican Oregano
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1 (28 oz) can of Crushed Tomatoes
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2 cans Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
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2 cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
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2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar (optional)