1Pressure cook beans on high for 25 minutes with 1 kilo of water (or until tender but firm). Reserve bean liquid.
2Pressure cook beans on high for 25 minutes with 1 kilo of water (or until tender but firm). Reserve bean liquid.
3Pressure cook beans on high for 25 minutes with 1 kilo of water (or until tender but firm). Reserve bean liquid.
4Toast chiles in the oven at 450 degrees for 5-10min
5Toast chiles in the oven at 450 degrees for 5-10min
6Toast chiles in the oven at 450 degrees for 5-10min
7Cut shortribs into 1-2 inch chunks then freeze on a sheet tray (about 15min)
8Cut shortribs into 1-2 inch chunks then freeze on a sheet tray (about 15min)
9Cut shortribs into 1-2 inch chunks then freeze on a sheet tray (about 15min)
10Pull chilis from oven and remove seeds
11Pull chilis from oven and remove seeds
12Pull chilis from oven and remove seeds
13Blend chilis with 600g beef stock to create chili paste and refrigerate until ready to use
14Blend chilis with 600g beef stock to create chili paste and refrigerate until ready to use
15Blend chilis with 600g beef stock to create chili paste and refrigerate until ready to use
16After freezing shortribs for 15min, using a food processor, process shortribs in 2 batches (pulse until beef looks like it does in the video)
17After freezing shortribs for 15min, using a food processor, process shortribs in 2 batches (pulse until beef looks like it does in the video)
18After freezing shortribs for 15min, using a food processor, process shortribs in 2 batches (pulse until beef looks like it does in the video)
19Press ground meat onto a sheet on a sheet tray and broil in the oven on high for 3-5 minutes or until well browned (time will depend on your broiler)
20Press ground meat onto a sheet on a sheet tray and broil in the oven on high for 3-5 minutes or until well browned (time will depend on your broiler)
21Press ground meat onto a sheet on a sheet tray and broil in the oven on high for 3-5 minutes or until well browned (time will depend on your broiler)
22After well browned, break up and crumble the meat (i recommend by hand with gloves, but you do you)
23After well browned, break up and crumble the meat (i recommend by hand with gloves, but you do you)
24After well browned, break up and crumble the meat (i recommend by hand with gloves, but you do you)
25Into a large heavy-bottomed pot, add onion and poblano to oil. Sautee for 1-2 minutes
26Into a large heavy-bottomed pot, add onion and poblano to oil. Sautee for 1-2 minutes
27Into a large heavy-bottomed pot, add onion and poblano to oil. Sautee for 1-2 minutes
28Once onion and poblano are starting to soften, add garlic followed by chili flake, chile powder, paprika, cumin, cocoa powder. Stir to combine and let bloom for about 2 min
29Once onion and poblano are starting to soften, add garlic followed by chili flake, chile powder, paprika, cumin, cocoa powder. Stir to combine and let bloom for about 2 min
30Once onion and poblano are starting to soften, add garlic followed by chili flake, chile powder, paprika, cumin, cocoa powder. Stir to combine and let bloom for about 2 min
31Deglaze with a splash of beef stock
32Deglaze with a splash of beef stock
33Deglaze with a splash of beef stock
34Add crushed and drained diced tomatoes, and chili paste you made earlier. Stir
35Add crushed and drained diced tomatoes, and chili paste you made earlier. Stir
36Add crushed and drained diced tomatoes, and chili paste you made earlier. Stir
37Add crumbled short rib, stir to combine
38Add crumbled short rib, stir to combine
39Add crumbled short rib, stir to combine
40Put lid on pot and load into a 275 degree oven for 90 minutes
41Put lid on pot and load into a 275 degree oven for 90 minutes
42Put lid on pot and load into a 275 degree oven for 90 minutes
43After 90 minutes, add brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cider vin, salt, cooked beans + 150g bean liquid and gently stir to incorporate
44After 90 minutes, add brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cider vin, salt, cooked beans + 150g bean liquid and gently stir to incorporate
45After 90 minutes, add brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cider vin, salt, cooked beans + 150g bean liquid and gently stir to incorporate
46Load back into a 325 degree oven uncovered for 45 mins to caramelize and reduce
47Load back into a 325 degree oven uncovered for 45 mins to caramelize and reduce
48Load back into a 325 degree oven uncovered for 45 mins to caramelize and reduce
49After 45 minutes, taste and add your final seasonings to taste (salt, brown sugar, cider vinegar, hot sauce)
50After 45 minutes, taste and add your final seasonings to taste (salt, brown sugar, cider vinegar, hot sauce)
51After 45 minutes, taste and add your final seasonings to taste (salt, brown sugar, cider vinegar, hot sauce)
Ingredients
300 g dried pinto beans soaked overnight
300 g dried pinto beans soaked overnight
300 g dried pinto beans soaked overnight
150 g reserved bean liquid
150 g reserved bean liquid
150 g reserved bean liquid
20 g dried ancho chiles
20 g dried ancho chiles
20 g dried ancho chiles
20 g dried guajillo chiles
20 g dried guajillo chiles
20 g dried guajillo chiles
20 g dried pasilla chiles
20 g dried pasilla chiles
20 g dried pasilla chiles
600 g beef stock
600 g beef stock
600 g beef stock
2 lbs boneless shortribs
2 lbs boneless shortribs
2 lbs boneless shortribs
1 red onion
1 red onion
1 red onion
1 poblano
1 poblano
1 poblano
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
3 TBSP olive oil
3 TBSP olive oil
3 TBSP olive oil
2 g chile flake
2 g chile flake
2 g chile flake
20 g chili powder
20 g chili powder
20 g chili powder
20 g paprika
20 g paprika
20 g paprika
12 g cumin
12 g cumin
12 g cumin
10 g cocoa powder
10 g cocoa powder
10 g cocoa powder
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
850 g cooked pinto beans
850 g cooked pinto beans
850 g cooked pinto beans
150 g bean liquid
150 g bean liquid
150 g bean liquid
30 g brown sugar
30 g brown sugar
30 g brown sugar
20 g hot sauce
20 g hot sauce
20 g hot sauce
20 g Worcestershire sauce
20 g Worcestershire sauce
20 g Worcestershire sauce
40 g cider vinegar
40 g cider vinegar
40 g cider vinegar
15 g salt
15 g salt
15 g salt
5 tortillas
5 tortillas
5 tortillas
2 cups sharp aged cheddar
2 cups sharp aged cheddar
2 cups sharp aged cheddar
5 green onions
5 green onions
5 green onions
1 sour cream
1 sour cream
1 sour cream
Equipment
Instant PotBlenderChef's Knife6.75qt Le Creuset Dutch OvenHalf Sheet Pan + RackBoos Block Cutting BoardBox graterFood processor