3 pounds meaty short ribs with bone
1 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt
1 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper
1 2-ounce package dried New Mexico chilies (about 8), stemmed, seeded, cut or torn into pieces
2 large dried ancho chilies, stemmed, seeded, cut or torn into pieces
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1 cup beef broth (preferably organic)
2 tablespoons dark agave
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee
1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
Adobo sauce from can of chipotle chilies (optional)
Chopped green onions
Coarsely grated bittersweet chocolate (like Lindt)
Garnishes (such as lime wedges, sour cream, chopped cooked bacon, chopped red and/or green jalapenos)