2 Tb Olive oil
4 ea Ancho chili pods, stems and seeds removed
2-2.5 lbs. Boneless beef short ribs
½ Tb Kosher salt
6 ea Cloves of Garlic, crushed
1 ea Large Onion, sliced
½ tsp Kosher salt
6 oz Tomato paste
½ tsp Ground cumin
½ tsp Dried oregano
12 oz Fireside Ale
12 oz Water
1 ea Small red onion, thinly sliced
1 ea Lime, juiced
½ tsp Kosher salt
½ tsp Habanero, minced

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Put a heavy dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil and cook the ancho chilies until softer and very fragrant.
2. While the chilies are cooking season the short ribs on all sides with the salt.
3. Once all the chilies are removed sear the meat on all sides until a deep brown.
4. Remove the seared short ribs from the pan and add the crushed garlic, cook until browned slightly.
5. Add the onions and salt and cook until onions start to soften and are golden brown.
6. Add the tomato paste and continue to cook, for at least a minute or two or until the tomato paste starts to caramelize.
7. Add the cumin, oregano, beer, and water making sure you scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen the brown bits.
8. Once combined add the short ribs and chilies back to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover and put in the 300 degree oven for about 3 hours, checking every hour or so.
9. Mix the onion, lime, salt, and habanero about 2 hours into the cooking, refrigerate until service.
10. Once the meat is very tender, remove the meat and puree the sauce until smooth. Check seasoning and it’s ready to serve.

Cotija Polenta

1 Tb Olive Oil
2 Tb Onion, minced
½ tsp salt
1 ea Garlic clove, minced
1 qt Water
1 cup cornmeal
¼ cup sour cream
4 oz cotija cheese, grated

Method

1. Sweat the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat with the salt until soft.
2. Add water and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling slowly add the cornmeal in a constant stream while whisking vigorously.
4. Once mixture is smooth and starting to thicken allow to cook for a minute or so, then add the sour cream and cheese. Leave on low heat until cheese is melted and mixture is very thick.
5. Serve immediately.