Short Rib Chili

[nverland]

Short Rib Chili
Active Time: 50 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

*Chili
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided, plus more to taste
1 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 2 1/4 cups)
2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup ancho chile powder
1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups lower-sodium chicken broth

*Pickled Red Onion
1 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt

*Additional ingredients
Crumbled queso fresco, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

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