Quick-soak beans: Put beans in a 4-to 5-quart heavy pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches.
Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour.
Make chile purée: Wipe anchos clean, then stem and seed. Discard ribs and tear anchos into pieces.
Soak anchos in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes. Transfer anchos to a blender, reserving soaking liquid.
Purée anchos with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, tomato paste, molasses, cumin, cloves, 1/3 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Braise short ribs: Pat ribs dry and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper (total). Heat oil in a wide 6-to 8-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown ribs in batches, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a platter. Discard fat from pot.
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Cook bacon in pot over medium heat until browned, then transfer with a slotted spoon to platter.
Stir chile purée into fat in pot (it may spatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 6 minutes. Stir in reserved chile-soaking liquid, remaining 2 cups water, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Return ribs and bacon to pot and braise, covered, in oven until ribs are very tender, 3 to 3 1/4 hours. Skim fat from sauce.
Cook beans while ribs braise: Drain beans, then return to pot and add fresh water (8 cups), bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until beans are just tender, 1 1/4 to 2 hours (depending on age of beans). Drain just before serving.
Serve short ribs with beans.
Cooks' notes: Short ribs can be made 3 days ahead and chilled (covered once cool). Beans can be cooked 3 days ahead and chilled (do not drain). Reheat before draining.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1663.03 Kcal (6963 kJ)
Calories from fat	1116.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	124.06g	191%
Cholesterol	287.22mg	96%
Sodium	311.92mg	13%
Potassium	2179.36mg	46%
Total Carbs	61.19g	20%
Sugars	8.85g	35%
Dietary Fiber	13.17g	53%
Protein	80.8g	162%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	56%
Iron	12mg	67%
Calcium	199.7mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.93 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.38g	191%
Cholesterol	28.66mg	96%
Sodium	31.12mg	13%
Potassium	217.44mg	46%
Total Carbs	6.11g	20%
Sugars	0.88g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	53%
Protein	8.06g	162%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	56%
Iron	1.2mg	67%
Calcium	19.9mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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