Short Rib Chili

Ingredients

• 1 can chiles in adobo sauce 
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar dark
• 2 large torn into pieces dried stemmed seeded
• 2 ounce torn into pieces dried stemmed seeded ( 8)
• 1 cup beef broth organic (preferably )
• 6 servings coarsely bittersweet chocolate such as lindt grated
• 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
• 1 cup corn kernels frozen thawed
• 1 cup regular cornmeal italian ( cornmeal)
• 1 tablespoon cumin freshly ground
• 6 large cloves garlic chopped
• 6 servings green onions chopped
• 1 teaspoon espresso coffee instant
• 6 servings kosher salt 
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 2.5 cups low-salt chicken broth organic (preferably )
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 tablespoon mexican oregano dried
• 1 large onion red chopped
• 3 pounds meaty short with bone
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 6 servings garnishes sour green red such as lime wedges, cream, chopped cooked bacon, chopped and/or jalapenos
• 6 servings garnishes sour green red such as lime wedges, cream, chopped cooked bacon, chopped and/or jalapenos

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• ladle
• oven
• whisk
• pot
• blender
• aluminum foil
• spatula
• tongs

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
3. Arrange the short ribs on a large sheet of foil.
4. Sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
5. Bring the New Mexico chiles, ancho chiles and 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chiles are just tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
6. Transfer the mixture to a blender. Holding the top on firmly, blend until the chile puree is smooth.
7. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
8. Add the short ribs in batches and brown on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes per batch, transferring the short ribs to a bowl each time.
9. Add the garlic and red onions to the drippings in the pot.
10. Saute until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
11. Mix in the cumin and oregano.
12. Add the chile puree from the blender, the broth, agave, and espresso; stir to blend. Return the short ribs and any juices from the bowl to the pot; stir to coat. Bring to a simmer. Cover and place the pot in the oven. Braise until the ribs are very tender, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
13. Tilt the pot. Spoon off and discard any fat that rises to the surface and pools at the lower end. Using tongs, transfer the ribs and any loose bones to a rimmed baking sheet. Carefully cut the membrane off each piece of meat (try to cut away only the membrane and not any meat). Discard the membranes and all bones.
14. Cut the meat into small (scant 1/2-inch) cubes. Return the meat to the sauce in the pot.
15. Mix in the black beans. Season the chili with about 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. If desired, add the adobo sauce by teaspoonfuls to increase the spiciness.
16. Transfer the chili to a large bowl.
17. Sprinkle with the green onions.
18. Spoon the Creamy Corn Polenta into deep bowls. Ladle chili over.
19. Sprinkle generously with chocolate.
20. Serve with the garnishes.
21. Bring the broth, 2 1/2 cups water, butter and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy, large saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Continue to whisk until the polenta begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the polenta is very thick and tender, stirring often with a flat-bottom spoon or heatproof rubber spatula to prevent sticking or burning, about 20 minutes. Blend the corn in a mini processor until a coarse puree forms. Stir the corn puree into the polenta. Season with more salt if desired.