Chili spiced braised beef | Create a Cookbook | Heritage Cookbook

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 dried ancho chilis (2 tbsp ground if you can’t find them)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• One 4- to 5-pound chuck roast or tri-tip roast, cut into 1-inch cubes, or try short ribs for richer, but fattier version
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 tablespoons sugar
• 2 bay leaves